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BIOD 121 Portage Module 2 Exam Questions & Verified Answers | Digestion & Nutrient Absorption | Graded A+ | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Instant Download

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This BIOD 121 Portage Module 2 Exam resource contains verified exam questions with correct answers, focusing on digestion and the early physiological processes involved in nutrient breakdown and absorption. The document clearly explains digestion fundamentals, pre-ingestive responses, nervous system involvement, and sensory triggers such as cognition, sound, odor, appearance, and taste, all presented in a concise, exam-ready format. Updated for 2026/2027, this study guide reflects current Portage Learning standards and is ideal for students who want fast, reliable preparation with accurate answers. Why students choose this document: • Verified correct answers • Clear, simple explanations • Exam-aligned terminology • Reviewed for accuracy • Instant download — immediate access Perfect for students aiming for A+ performance on the BIOD 121 Module 2 exam.

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BIOD 121||BIOD 121 Portage Module 2
EXAM QUESTION WITH ANSWERS
VERIFIED (latest update) GRADED
A+!!

Digestion (CORRECT ANSWERS) process of transforming food into
basic nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body


Without the process, the nutrients we initially consume in food would be
useless: (CORRECT ANSWERS) digestion


Before food even enters the mouth, a cascade of events involving the
nervous system and a variety of hormones are set off based on a variety
of stimulus: (CORRECT ANSWERS) cognition, sound, odor,
appearance, and taste


cognition (CORRECT ANSWERS) thoughts about food can start the
flow of saliva


sound (CORRECT ANSWERS) hearing a description of the meal


odor (CORRECT ANSWERS) smells stimulate a hunger response and
influence its taste

,appearance (CORRECT ANSWERS) seeing the food


taste (CORRECT ANSWERS) begins as the food enters your mouth and
also how it feels


Once food enters the mouth it begins to break down into smaller units in
both (CORRECT ANSWERS) mechanical and chemical processes


Mechanical process begins (CORRECT ANSWERS) in the mouth with
chewing


peristalsis (CORRECT ANSWERS) involuntary muscle contractions are
used to move food mixtures along the tract


Enzymes, acid, bile, and mucus (CORRECT ANSWERS) chemical
means the body has at its disposal to further aid in breaking down food


enzymes (CORRECT ANSWERS) proteins that catalyze (speed up)
chemical reactions. They catalyze the chemical reactions required to
break down food particles into smaller parts, which prepares the
nutrients for absorption


gastrointestinal (GI) tract (CORRECT ANSWERS) a long hollow tube
consisting of several layers of tissue that begins with the mouth and ends
at the anus

, nutrient absorption occurs across the wall of the (CORRECT
ANSWERS) gastrointestinal (GI) tract


mucosa (intestinal wall) (CORRECT ANSWERS) is the inner-most
layer, and it is made of absorption cells and glands


circular and longitudinal muscles (CORRECT ANSWERS) comprise the
outer layers, both of which function to mix and move food along the GI
tract


Circular bands of muscle (CORRECT ANSWERS) most often found
where one part of the tract connects to another, serving as valves to
control the flow of the food particles


3 processes the body can use to move nutrients from the GI tract into the
blood/lymph system and eventually into the cells: (CORRECT
ANSWERS) Passive diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, and Active
transport


Passive diffusion (CORRECT ANSWERS) substances move easily in
and out of cells without the use of energy. Nutrients move from high to
low concentration.


Facilitated Diffusion (CORRECT ANSWERS) no energy is required, but
a special protein carrier is required to help substances cross in or out of
the cell. Nutrients move from high to low concentration.

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