Anatomy and Physiology II D313 WGU
(This is a study set representing the
content from Anatomy and Physiology II
for Western Governors University) Qs &
As Graded A+
What is a source of complex carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes - Correct Answer--d. Legumes
What do animal sources of protein have that plant sources of
protein do not? - Correct Answer--Essential amino acids
What is a source of protein?
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat - Correct Answer--b. Soy
Why is insoluble fiber helpful in a diet? - Correct Answer--
Increases stool bulk to reduce transit time of food through the
digestive tract
What is a function of lipids in a diet? - Correct Answer--Make
hormones and surround nerves
, What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats? - Correct Answer--
Liquid at room temperature
What are 2 major functions of the pancreas? - Correct Answer--1.
Produces insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels.
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to break down macronutrients.
What are 2 functions of the peritoneum? - Correct Answer--1.
Anchors intestines to the abdominal wall.
2. Prevents friction between the abdominal organs.
Which process occurs throughout most of the alimentary canal? -
Correct Answer--Propulsion
Which organ of the digestive system mixes and churns food with
the gastric juices to form chyme? - Correct Answer--Stomach
What is the function of saliva? - Correct Answer--Assists in the
taste sensation
What is the correct path that food takes through the large
intestine? - Correct Answer--Cecum, ascending colon, transverse
colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon
(This is a study set representing the
content from Anatomy and Physiology II
for Western Governors University) Qs &
As Graded A+
What is a source of complex carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes - Correct Answer--d. Legumes
What do animal sources of protein have that plant sources of
protein do not? - Correct Answer--Essential amino acids
What is a source of protein?
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat - Correct Answer--b. Soy
Why is insoluble fiber helpful in a diet? - Correct Answer--
Increases stool bulk to reduce transit time of food through the
digestive tract
What is a function of lipids in a diet? - Correct Answer--Make
hormones and surround nerves
, What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats? - Correct Answer--
Liquid at room temperature
What are 2 major functions of the pancreas? - Correct Answer--1.
Produces insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels.
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to break down macronutrients.
What are 2 functions of the peritoneum? - Correct Answer--1.
Anchors intestines to the abdominal wall.
2. Prevents friction between the abdominal organs.
Which process occurs throughout most of the alimentary canal? -
Correct Answer--Propulsion
Which organ of the digestive system mixes and churns food with
the gastric juices to form chyme? - Correct Answer--Stomach
What is the function of saliva? - Correct Answer--Assists in the
taste sensation
What is the correct path that food takes through the large
intestine? - Correct Answer--Cecum, ascending colon, transverse
colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon
