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What is a source of protein?
Choose matching definition
1 Fruit 2 Soy
3 Wheat
Don't know?
What is a source of complex d. Legumes
carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes
, What do animal sources of Essential amino acids
protein have that plant sources
of protein do not?
What is a source of protein? b. Soy
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat
Why is insoluble fiber helpful in Increases stool bulk to reduce transit time of food through the
a diet? digestive tract
What is a function of lipids in a Make hormones and surround nerves
diet?
What is a characteristic of Liquid at room temperature
unsaturated fats?
1. Produces insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels.
What are 2 major functions of
the pancreas?
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to break down macronutrients.
1. Anchors intestines to the abdominal wall.
What are 2 functions of the
peritoneum?
2. Prevents friction between the abdominal organs.
Which process occurs Propulsion
throughout most of the
alimentary canal?
Which organ of the digestive Stomach
system mixes and churns food
with the gastric juices to form
chyme?
What is the function of saliva? Assists in the taste sensation
What is the correct path that Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,
food takes through the large sigmoid colon
intestine?
Which cells of the stomach Enteroendocrine cells
secrete digestive hormones?
What is a function of the upper Allows food bolus to pass from the pharynx into the esophagus
esophageal sphincter?
What is the goal of peristalsis? Propel bolus or chyme along the digestive tract
What happens during the buccal A single food bolus is formed
phase of deglutition?
What triggers the defecation Stretching of the walls of the rectum
reflex?
Parietal cells secrete _____ Hydrochloric acid
Pancreatic juice ____ Buffers chyme
Where does the chemical Mouth
digestion of starch begin?
1. Allows for expansion of the stomach.
What are 2 functions of rugae of
the stomach?
2. Increase surface area.
WGU D313: Anatomy and Physiology II -
Digestive | 58 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS | 100%
VERIFIED | GRADED A+
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What is a source of protein?
Choose matching definition
1 Fruit 2 Soy
3 Wheat
Don't know?
What is a source of complex d. Legumes
carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes
, What do animal sources of Essential amino acids
protein have that plant sources
of protein do not?
What is a source of protein? b. Soy
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat
Why is insoluble fiber helpful in Increases stool bulk to reduce transit time of food through the
a diet? digestive tract
What is a function of lipids in a Make hormones and surround nerves
diet?
What is a characteristic of Liquid at room temperature
unsaturated fats?
1. Produces insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels.
What are 2 major functions of
the pancreas?
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to break down macronutrients.
1. Anchors intestines to the abdominal wall.
What are 2 functions of the
peritoneum?
2. Prevents friction between the abdominal organs.
Which process occurs Propulsion
throughout most of the
alimentary canal?
Which organ of the digestive Stomach
system mixes and churns food
with the gastric juices to form
chyme?
What is the function of saliva? Assists in the taste sensation
What is the correct path that Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,
food takes through the large sigmoid colon
intestine?
Which cells of the stomach Enteroendocrine cells
secrete digestive hormones?
What is a function of the upper Allows food bolus to pass from the pharynx into the esophagus
esophageal sphincter?
What is the goal of peristalsis? Propel bolus or chyme along the digestive tract
What happens during the buccal A single food bolus is formed
phase of deglutition?
What triggers the defecation Stretching of the walls of the rectum
reflex?
Parietal cells secrete _____ Hydrochloric acid
Pancreatic juice ____ Buffers chyme
Where does the chemical Mouth
digestion of starch begin?
1. Allows for expansion of the stomach.
What are 2 functions of rugae of
the stomach?
2. Increase surface area.
