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BIO 256 FINAL Questions and Correct
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which is how food moves though the gastrointestinal tract by using
peristalsis?
Ans: propulsion
saliva functions as
Ans: lubricant
which of the following is not true of saliva?
Ans: contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of proteins
which of the following stomach cells produce intrinsic factor?
Ans: parietal cells
which of the following is NOT a phase of gastric secretion?
Ans: enterogastric
the function of small intestine brunner glands is
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Ans: secrete alkaline mucus
hepatocytes do NOT
Ans: store fat soluble vitamins
which hormone induces secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice?
Ans: secretin
gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) has what effect(s) on the stomach?
Ans: it inhibits gastric gland secretion and gastric motility
where is gastrin produced?
Ans: stomach mucosa
the small intestines intrinsic pacemaker cells (Cajal cells) stimulate
Ans: segmentation
inadequate colonic water absorption results in
Ans: diarrhea
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which is NOT a function of the normal bacterial flora of the colon?
Ans: hydrolysis of proteins to supply amino acids
which hormone promotes the opening of the ileocecal valve, allowing
chyme to move though the large intestine
Ans: gastrin
which of the following enzymes is specific for protein digestion?
Ans: trypsin
most water absorption occurs in the
Ans: small intestine
the primary function of carbohydrates is to
Ans: maintain energy production within the cells
cholesterol, while it is not an energy molecule, has importance in the
body because
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Ans: it is an important component of plasma membranes and is
used to make hormones
the energy cost of amino acid absorption by using Na+ co-transport is
paid by
Ans: pumping Na+ out of the cell by using active transport
it is important to ensure that your diet is adequately rich in vitamins
because
Ans: most vitamins are coenzymes needed for normal
metabolism
glycolysis is best defined as the
Ans: the catabolic reaction based upon the conversion of
glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid
gluconeogenesis is the process in which
Ans: glucose is formed from non carbohydrate precursors
deamination of amino acids takes place in the
Ans: liver
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BIO 256 FINAL Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
which is how food moves though the gastrointestinal tract by using
peristalsis?
Ans: propulsion
saliva functions as
Ans: lubricant
which of the following is not true of saliva?
Ans: contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of proteins
which of the following stomach cells produce intrinsic factor?
Ans: parietal cells
which of the following is NOT a phase of gastric secretion?
Ans: enterogastric
the function of small intestine brunner glands is
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Ans: secrete alkaline mucus
hepatocytes do NOT
Ans: store fat soluble vitamins
which hormone induces secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice?
Ans: secretin
gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) has what effect(s) on the stomach?
Ans: it inhibits gastric gland secretion and gastric motility
where is gastrin produced?
Ans: stomach mucosa
the small intestines intrinsic pacemaker cells (Cajal cells) stimulate
Ans: segmentation
inadequate colonic water absorption results in
Ans: diarrhea
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
, Page |3
which is NOT a function of the normal bacterial flora of the colon?
Ans: hydrolysis of proteins to supply amino acids
which hormone promotes the opening of the ileocecal valve, allowing
chyme to move though the large intestine
Ans: gastrin
which of the following enzymes is specific for protein digestion?
Ans: trypsin
most water absorption occurs in the
Ans: small intestine
the primary function of carbohydrates is to
Ans: maintain energy production within the cells
cholesterol, while it is not an energy molecule, has importance in the
body because
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
, Page |4
Ans: it is an important component of plasma membranes and is
used to make hormones
the energy cost of amino acid absorption by using Na+ co-transport is
paid by
Ans: pumping Na+ out of the cell by using active transport
it is important to ensure that your diet is adequately rich in vitamins
because
Ans: most vitamins are coenzymes needed for normal
metabolism
glycolysis is best defined as the
Ans: the catabolic reaction based upon the conversion of
glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid
gluconeogenesis is the process in which
Ans: glucose is formed from non carbohydrate precursors
deamination of amino acids takes place in the
Ans: liver
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
