3 Module 2 Problem Set: Essentials in Nutrition- - Kephart
Sphincters maintain the "forward" flow through the digestive
system.
The esophageal sphincter - between the esophagus and
stomach - prevents the contents of the stomach from
reentering the esophagus
The pyloric sphincter - separates the stomach and small
intestine - controls the release of chyme into the small
intestines from the stomach.
The ileocecal sphincter – between the small and large
intestine - prevents the contents of the large intestine from
entering the small intestine.
Question 11 pts
An organ that is important in the digestion of fats that occurs in the small
intestine is the:
Spleen
Correct! Gallbladder
Transverse Colon
Kidney
Question 12 pts
This disease is not well understood but causes bloating and abdominal
pain.
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, Module 2 Problem Set: Essentials in Nutrition- Kephart
Your Answer:
IBS
IBS
Question 13 pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true about protein and the
diet?
Most adults require 0.8 grams of protein per kg
Correct! Weightlifters require protein supplements to build muscle
Protein contains the nitrogen element
Protein yields 4 kcal/g of energy
ou Answered
A meal of beans and corn tortillas provides complete protein
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Correct! Plant proteins are high quality protein
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein
Correct! Animal proteins are incomplete proteins
ou Answered An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
1.
Sphincters maintain the "forward" flow through the digestive
system.
The esophageal sphincter - between the esophagus and
stomach - prevents the contents of the stomach from
reentering the esophagus
The pyloric sphincter - separates the stomach and small
intestine - controls the release of chyme into the small
intestines from the stomach.
The ileocecal sphincter – between the small and large
intestine - prevents the contents of the large intestine from
entering the small intestine.
Question 11 pts
An organ that is important in the digestion of fats that occurs in the small
intestine is the:
Spleen
Correct! Gallbladder
Transverse Colon
Kidney
Question 12 pts
This disease is not well understood but causes bloating and abdominal
pain.
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/848/quizzes/22017?module_item_id=76653 7/14
https://www.coursehero.com/file/137917456/Module-2-Problem-Set-Essentials-in-Nutrition-2021-part-2-of-2pdf/
, Module 2 Problem Set: Essentials in Nutrition- Kephart
Your Answer:
IBS
IBS
Question 13 pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true about protein and the
diet?
Most adults require 0.8 grams of protein per kg
Correct! Weightlifters require protein supplements to build muscle
Protein contains the nitrogen element
Protein yields 4 kcal/g of energy
ou Answered
A meal of beans and corn tortillas provides complete protein
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Correct! Plant proteins are high quality protein
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein
Correct! Animal proteins are incomplete proteins
ou Answered An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
1.
