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Outcome C2: #5 Digestive System
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Question 1
1.
Which of the following social factors can contribute directly to the development of ulcers in the organs involved in the digestive system?
i. Stress/anxiety
ii. Alcohol and smoking
iii. Lack of physical activity
iv. Dietary Choices
Question 2
2.
Which of the following best describes the effect of high sodium intake on blood pressure?
A. Sodium repels water in the bloodstream, thus decreasing blood pressure due to reduced blood volume.
B. High levels of sodium in the bloodstream lead to increased water attraction and retention, raising the overall blood volume and consequently increasing blood pressure.
C. Increased sodium intake directly widens the arterial walls, thereby reducing blood pressure.
D. Sodium absorption in the small intestine decreases blood volume and lowers blood pressure.
Question 3
3.
_______________breaks food into small pieces; saliva breaks down food
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Question 4
4.
Food is here for roughly 3 hours; gastric juices and enzymes break down food
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Question 5
5.
_______________________absorbs most of the major nutrients the body needs
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Question 6
6.
______________________absorbs water, minerals, and vitamins and stores waste.
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Question 7
7.
The ___________________produces bile which is a substance that helps the body digest fats.
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Question 8
8.
How long is the typical gastric time period for food to transition from the stomach to the small intestine?
4-6 hours
1-2 hours
2-4 hours
12-24 hours
Question 9
9.
What is the process called that moves food through the esophagus?
Osmosis
Peristalsis
Transpiration
Diffusion
Question 10
10.
What is the first part of the digestive system where the food is mechanically broken down?
large intestine
esophagus
mouth
stomach
Question 11
11.
Which organ in the human digestive system acts as the conduit enabling the passage of food from the oral cavity towards the stomach?
Esophagus
Trachea
Duodenum
Pharynx
Question 12
12.
Which of the following is
NOT
part of the digestive system?
Liver
Stomach
Heart
Anus
Pancreas