HUN1201) ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT Nutrition Exam 1 Study Guide
(FSW ANSWERS
The Gastrointestinal (GI) tract - CORRECT ANSWERS A convoluted
tube that runs throughout the length of the body, from the mouth to the anus
Sphincters - CORRECT ANSWERS Segments of the GI tract are
separated from each other by circular muscles called?
Sphincters function - CORRECT ANSWERS They can open and close
when needed, so the food material does not slush around randomly from one
segment to the other.
Saliva - CORRECT ANSWERS Is secreted by the salivary glands, and
its main role is to prepare the bolus.
Several enzymes in saliva? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lysozyme &
Amylase
Function of Lysozyme - CORRECT ANSWERS Bacteria killing enzyme
Has antiseptic properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS Saliva
HCl - CORRECT ANSWERS Hydrochloric acid and digestive enzyme
Function of Amylase? - CORRECT ANSWERS Breaks down complex
sugars (starches).
, Function of Lipases. - CORRECT ANSWERS Breaks down lipids/fats
Function of Mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS Mechanically breaks down
food and mixes it with saliva
Bolus - CORRECT ANSWERS Chewed food ready to be swallowed
Parotid pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located in front of the ears.
Sublingual pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located under the tongue
Submandibular pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located on the sides, under the jawbone.
Epiglottis - CORRECT ANSWERS Guardes the Trachea
Pharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS Food cavity in the back of the mouth
Trachea - CORRECT ANSWERS Windpipe in fornt of the the
esophagus, closed under the skin of the neck. It is always open and built of
cartilaginous rings.
Esophagus - CORRECT ANSWERS Food way behind the trachea, it is
soft and rubbery- made of muscle. It stays closed when not in use.
The lower esophageal sphincter connects the esophagus to the..... - CORRECT
ANSWERS Stomach
CORRECT Nutrition Exam 1 Study Guide
(FSW ANSWERS
The Gastrointestinal (GI) tract - CORRECT ANSWERS A convoluted
tube that runs throughout the length of the body, from the mouth to the anus
Sphincters - CORRECT ANSWERS Segments of the GI tract are
separated from each other by circular muscles called?
Sphincters function - CORRECT ANSWERS They can open and close
when needed, so the food material does not slush around randomly from one
segment to the other.
Saliva - CORRECT ANSWERS Is secreted by the salivary glands, and
its main role is to prepare the bolus.
Several enzymes in saliva? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lysozyme &
Amylase
Function of Lysozyme - CORRECT ANSWERS Bacteria killing enzyme
Has antiseptic properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS Saliva
HCl - CORRECT ANSWERS Hydrochloric acid and digestive enzyme
Function of Amylase? - CORRECT ANSWERS Breaks down complex
sugars (starches).
, Function of Lipases. - CORRECT ANSWERS Breaks down lipids/fats
Function of Mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS Mechanically breaks down
food and mixes it with saliva
Bolus - CORRECT ANSWERS Chewed food ready to be swallowed
Parotid pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located in front of the ears.
Sublingual pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located under the tongue
Submandibular pair is what and is located where? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Salivary gland located on the sides, under the jawbone.
Epiglottis - CORRECT ANSWERS Guardes the Trachea
Pharynx - CORRECT ANSWERS Food cavity in the back of the mouth
Trachea - CORRECT ANSWERS Windpipe in fornt of the the
esophagus, closed under the skin of the neck. It is always open and built of
cartilaginous rings.
Esophagus - CORRECT ANSWERS Food way behind the trachea, it is
soft and rubbery- made of muscle. It stays closed when not in use.
The lower esophageal sphincter connects the esophagus to the..... - CORRECT
ANSWERS Stomach
