Question 1

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

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A)   irritable bowel syndrome.
B)   gallstones.
C)   colon cancer.
D)   gastroesophageal reflux disease.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked. Based on this information, his

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A)   lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine.
B)   ability to digest proteins is reduced.
C)   intestinal tract does not absorb much fat.
D)   hepatic portal vein can rupture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

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A)   integumentary
B)   endocrine
C)   urinary
D)   cardiovascularE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The process of digesting food begins in the

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A)   colon.
B)   liver.
C)   mouth.
D)   esophagus.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus. As a result of this condition, Rose probably

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A)   has difficulty swallowing food.
B)   has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements.
C)   must eat raw foods.
D)   digests foods too quickly.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system that stores bile.

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A)   appendix
B)   jejunum
C)   liver
D)   gallbladderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

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A)   liver
B)   pancreas
C)   gallbladder
D)   colonE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into

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A)   chylomicrons.
B)   the lumen.
C)   lacteals.
D)   the hepatic portal vein.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)   irritable bowel syndrome.
B)   ulcerative colitis.
C)   chronic constipation.
D)   gastroesophageal reflux disease.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Six years ago, Jared had a cancerous growth removed from his large intestine. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

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A)   peptic ulcers.
B)   colon cancer.
C)   gallstones.
D)   gastric reflux.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat
B)   Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue
C)   White blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses
D)   Brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cellsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because, for several weeks, she has had

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A)   chronic heartburn.
B)   increased appetite.
C)   irritable bowel syndrome.
D)   stools that are narrower than usual.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Antonio has severe heartburn. To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer, his physician recommended that he

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A)   raise the foot of his bed by 3 inches, so his head is lower than his feet, when he lies down.
B)   take a multivitamin/multimineral pill that supplies at least 300 mg vitamin C before meals.
C)   avoid overeating during meals.
D)   eat more meals that include foods made with tomato-based sauces.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing

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Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

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Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

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The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system that stores bile.

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Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because, for several weeks, she has had

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After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into

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Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus. As a result of this condition, Rose probably

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Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

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The process of digesting food begins in the

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Six years ago, Jared had a cancerous growth removed from his large intestine. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

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Antonio has severe heartburn. To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer, his physician recommended that he

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Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked. Based on this information, his

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The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

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Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing

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Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

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Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

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The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system that stores bile.

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Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because, for several weeks, she has had

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After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into

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Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus. As a result of this condition, Rose probably

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Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

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Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked. Based on this information, his

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