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Which foods contain the eight essential amino acids?


A) chicken, beef and cheese
B) potatoes, beans and fish
C) fish, cheese and fruits
D) butter, beef and chicken
E) pork, fish and corn

F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

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________ is contained in pancreatic juice to neutralize the acidity of chyme from the stomach.


A) Sodium bicarbonate
B) Trypsin
C) Pancreatic amylase
D) Bile

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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All of the following statements are true about the clam's digestion EXCEPT


A) the clam is a filter feeder.
B) the clam has a single opening for the entry of food and the exit of digestive wastes.
C) the clam is a continuous feeder.
D) small food particles are collected on the gills and moved by cilia to the mouth.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A ruminant is


A) a carnivore with no extra digestive specializations.
B) a carnivore with extra stomach separations.
C) an omnivore with extra stomach separations.
D) a herbivore with no extra digestive specializations.
E) a herbivore with extra stomach separations.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which is NOT true of human salivary glands?


A) They produce an enzyme to begin the digestion of starch.
B) They can become inflamed and cause tonsillitis.
C) There are three pairs that open by ducts into the mouth.
D) The production of saliva aids in the mechanical digestion process.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A diet that is lacking in certain minerals such as iron can lead to osteoporosis.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about the tongue is true?


A) The tongue mixes food with saliva and assists in swallowing.
B) The tongue can detect taste, touch, and pressure.
C) The tongue consists of striated muscle under voluntary control.
D) All of the choices are correct.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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What are the potential consequences if a person has their gallbladder removed?


A) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver. This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine.
B) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver. This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the stomach.
C) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it. This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine.
D) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it. This means that they will have a decreased ability to digest the proteins found within the small intestine.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which mineral is especially important for women to incorporate into their diet if they are menstruating?


A) aluminum
B) iron
C) magnesium
D) sodium

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The dentition of omnivores is specialized for ______ in their diets.


A) meat only
B) plants only
C) bacteria only
D) both plants and meat

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids obtained from various types of fish is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A) True
B) False

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An unhealthy diet can lead to obesity in individuals which can result in cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

A) True
B) False

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The digestive juices found in the stomach include


A) insulin and bile.
B) pepsin and hydrochloric acid.
C) sodium bicarbonate and hydrochloric acid.
D) pancreatic and salivary amylase.
E) trypsin and maltase.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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In humans, digestion of starches begins in the


A) mouth.
B) esophagus.
C) stomach.
D) duodenum.
E) large intestine.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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What possible dietary complications could a person develop if they had their pancreas removed?


A) They would not produce the pancreatic enzyme trypsin. This would prevent them from breaking down proteins into amino acids which could lead to complications in repairing muscle tissue.
B) They would not produce the enzyme pancreatic amylase. This would prevent them from breaking down proteins into amino acids which could lead to complications in repairing muscle tissue.
C) They would not produce the pancreatic enzyme trypsin. This would prevent them from breaking down carbohydrates into glucose which could lead to a decrease in the availability of energy in their body.
D) There would be an overproduction of the enzyme trypsin. This would cause an increased rate of protein digestion that could result in the muscle cells being destroyed by the individuals own body.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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