BIOD 121 (PORTAGE): MODULE 2 PROBLEM SET QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Heartburn/GERD CORRECT ANSWER A burning sensation in the esophagus. 6 major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? CORRECT ANSWER 1. mouth 2. esophagus 3. stomach 4. small intestine 5. large intestine 6. rectum What organs assist in digestion but are not considered to be a part of the GI tract? CORRECT ANSWER Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract. What are responsible for control of blood sugar regulation? CORRECT ANSWER hormones What is excess glucose (blood sugar) stored as? CORRECT ANSWER glycogen __________ does not help to lower blood sugar levels CORRECT ANSWER glucagon High blood sugar levels is called CORRECT ANSWER hyperglycemia When blood sugar is high, ________ is released from the pancreas. CORRECT ANSWER insulin refers to low blood sugar levels CORRECT ANSWER hypoglycemia normal blood sugar levels are CORRECT ANSWER 70-100 mg/dl