BIOD 121- Module 2 Exam questions with verified
answers
Carbohydrates provide ____ kcal of energy/grams Ans✓✓✓ 4
Disaccharides Ans✓✓✓ Sucrose and lactose are examples
Esophageal Sphincter Ans✓✓✓ Between the esophagus and stomach- prevents
the contents of the stomach from reentering the esophagus
Esophagus Ans✓✓✓ Passageway for food
Explain how type 2 diabetes occurs and the disease's symptoms Ans✓✓✓ Type 2
diabetes is caused when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or insulin
resistance. Symptoms include excessive thirst, urination, hunger, weight loss and
ketosis.
Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn Ans✓✓✓ Heartburn is a burning
sensation in the esophagus due to an improper closer of the sphincter that allows
stomach acid to enter the esophagus.
Fructose Ans✓✓✓ monosaccharide
Functional Fiber Ans✓✓✓ Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally
occuring
Galactose Ans✓✓✓ Found in milk
, Glucose Ans✓✓✓ monosaccharide
Glycogen is broken down into Ans✓✓✓ Glucose
Identify these initials: HDL. Is this considered good or bad cholesterol? Ans✓✓✓
High density lipoproteins. Good cholesterol
Insoluble Fiber Ans✓✓✓ Improves passage through the large intestine
Large intestine Ans✓✓✓ reabsorbs water
List a dietary treatment for constipation Ans✓✓✓ Eating high fiber food such as
whole grains to stimulate the large intestine muscles, paired with an increase
consumption of water
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea Ans✓✓✓ Increased fluid consumption to
prevent dehydration. Diet of broth, tea, and low fiber foods.
List one of the GI tracts accessory organs and its function for digestions Ans✓✓✓
Liver- produces bile to break down fat
Monosaccharides Ans✓✓✓ The simplest form of carbohydrates
answers
Carbohydrates provide ____ kcal of energy/grams Ans✓✓✓ 4
Disaccharides Ans✓✓✓ Sucrose and lactose are examples
Esophageal Sphincter Ans✓✓✓ Between the esophagus and stomach- prevents
the contents of the stomach from reentering the esophagus
Esophagus Ans✓✓✓ Passageway for food
Explain how type 2 diabetes occurs and the disease's symptoms Ans✓✓✓ Type 2
diabetes is caused when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or insulin
resistance. Symptoms include excessive thirst, urination, hunger, weight loss and
ketosis.
Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn Ans✓✓✓ Heartburn is a burning
sensation in the esophagus due to an improper closer of the sphincter that allows
stomach acid to enter the esophagus.
Fructose Ans✓✓✓ monosaccharide
Functional Fiber Ans✓✓✓ Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally
occuring
Galactose Ans✓✓✓ Found in milk
, Glucose Ans✓✓✓ monosaccharide
Glycogen is broken down into Ans✓✓✓ Glucose
Identify these initials: HDL. Is this considered good or bad cholesterol? Ans✓✓✓
High density lipoproteins. Good cholesterol
Insoluble Fiber Ans✓✓✓ Improves passage through the large intestine
Large intestine Ans✓✓✓ reabsorbs water
List a dietary treatment for constipation Ans✓✓✓ Eating high fiber food such as
whole grains to stimulate the large intestine muscles, paired with an increase
consumption of water
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea Ans✓✓✓ Increased fluid consumption to
prevent dehydration. Diet of broth, tea, and low fiber foods.
List one of the GI tracts accessory organs and its function for digestions Ans✓✓✓
Liver- produces bile to break down fat
Monosaccharides Ans✓✓✓ The simplest form of carbohydrates
