APHY 102 FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 WITH
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The enzyme ____ begins digestion of protein in the stomach
Pepsin
The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to
outermost is the
Mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa
Which of the following is needed to digest lipids?
Lipase
One of the functions of the large intestine is to
Absorb ingested water
Identify the organ indicated in the figure
Gallbladder
In the intestinal lumen, triglycerides are digested to fatty acids and monoglycerides. These two
components are absorbed through the intestinal mucosa and enzymatically reunited to re-form
tyiflycerds (fats). These fats, along with other lipids, enter the lacteals as part of particles called
____
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,Chylomicrons
The main part of the stomach is called the
Body
What is the process of breaking down large molecules into small ones without affecting the
chemical composition called?
Mechanical digestion
The epiglottis is attached to the
Larynx
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the
Esophagus
The parietal cells of gastric glands secrete
Hydrochloric acid
What is the organ indicated in the figure?
Pancreas
What gland is indicated in the figure?
Parotid gland
What is the function of the gallbladder?
To store bile between meals
Medical and socioeconomic conditions of many elderly leads to ____
Undernutrition
What does body mass index (BMI) measure?
Weight relative to height
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, In comparing the classes of macronutrients, name the class that provides the most energy per
gram?
Lipids
Name the hormone that regulates sodium levels in the blood by altering kidney reabsorption of
sodium
Aldosterone
Match the description of the metabolic reaction with its name
Process of using noncarbohydrates to produce glucose: Gluconeogenesis
Hydrolysis of glucose-storage molecules:
Glycogenolysis
Polymerization of excess glucose:
Glycogenesis
After absorption from the digestive tract, all monosaccharides are converted by liver enzymes to
what compound?
Glucose
Match the definition to the correct class of nutrients
Inorganic elements needed for metabolism: Minerals
Organic essential compounds needed in very small amounts; needed for normal metabolism:
Vitamins
What types of fats are associated with increases risk of cardiovascular disease?
Saturated fats
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ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST |JUST
RELEASED!!|GUARANTEED PASS
The enzyme ____ begins digestion of protein in the stomach
Pepsin
The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to
outermost is the
Mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa
Which of the following is needed to digest lipids?
Lipase
One of the functions of the large intestine is to
Absorb ingested water
Identify the organ indicated in the figure
Gallbladder
In the intestinal lumen, triglycerides are digested to fatty acids and monoglycerides. These two
components are absorbed through the intestinal mucosa and enzymatically reunited to re-form
tyiflycerds (fats). These fats, along with other lipids, enter the lacteals as part of particles called
____
1|Page
,Chylomicrons
The main part of the stomach is called the
Body
What is the process of breaking down large molecules into small ones without affecting the
chemical composition called?
Mechanical digestion
The epiglottis is attached to the
Larynx
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the
Esophagus
The parietal cells of gastric glands secrete
Hydrochloric acid
What is the organ indicated in the figure?
Pancreas
What gland is indicated in the figure?
Parotid gland
What is the function of the gallbladder?
To store bile between meals
Medical and socioeconomic conditions of many elderly leads to ____
Undernutrition
What does body mass index (BMI) measure?
Weight relative to height
2|Page
, In comparing the classes of macronutrients, name the class that provides the most energy per
gram?
Lipids
Name the hormone that regulates sodium levels in the blood by altering kidney reabsorption of
sodium
Aldosterone
Match the description of the metabolic reaction with its name
Process of using noncarbohydrates to produce glucose: Gluconeogenesis
Hydrolysis of glucose-storage molecules:
Glycogenolysis
Polymerization of excess glucose:
Glycogenesis
After absorption from the digestive tract, all monosaccharides are converted by liver enzymes to
what compound?
Glucose
Match the definition to the correct class of nutrients
Inorganic elements needed for metabolism: Minerals
Organic essential compounds needed in very small amounts; needed for normal metabolism:
Vitamins
What types of fats are associated with increases risk of cardiovascular disease?
Saturated fats
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