Complete Solutions
What is the tubular channel extending from the mouth to the
anus in which digestion and absorption occur?
gastrointestinal tract
John and his wife are celebrating their first wedding anniversary.
Their dinner consists of 55 grams of carbohydrates, 36 grams of
protein, 27 grams of fat, and 18 grams of alcohol. What is the
total caloric value of their meal?
(carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories per gram each, fat
provide 9 calories per gram and alcohol 7 calories per gram)
733 kilocalories
The layers of stomach and intestinal wall closest to the intestinal
lumen are called:
mucosa
Facilitated diffusion requires:
a specific transport protein to help nutrients move through the
cell membrane.
When is an Adequate Intake (AI) established?
when insufficient data exist to determine an RDA for a nutrient
Which organ absorbs water and some minerals and vitamins
while also passing waste material to its lower portion?
large intestine
, All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true
EXCEPT:
they provide more calories than protein. (except c )
a. they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
b. they are a major source of energy in the body.
they are categorized into simple and complex carbohydrates.
c. they provide more calories than protein.
d.they help regulate bowel function.
Which of the following transport mechanisms moves substances
against a concentration gradient?
active transport
When molecules move freely across the cell membrane down
the concentration gradient, this is called:
simple diffusion
Which of the following is the correct representation of the
body's organization from smallest entity to largest?
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
Which statement represents an appropriate use of the Dietary
Reference Intake (DRI)?
Kiko wants to get pregnant, so she takes a supplement that,
combined with her diet, meets the RDA for folic acid.
Correct. The RDA and AI are used for evaluating and planning a
healthy diet for a variety of life stages, including pregnant
women.
The digestive system includes: