MA700 Exam #1 (Functions of the Digestive System
Components of the Digestive Tract Introduction to Nutrition
Basic Medical Language Routes of Administration Drug
Nomenclature Systems of Measurement for Medication
Controlled Drugs Parenteral Administration) Questions
With Complete Solutions
A person can only last how many days without water? Correct
Answers 3 days
Absorption takes place along the entire length of the small
intestine, but what part does it mainly take place? Correct
Answers Most of it occurs in the jejunum.
Consuming excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins can result
in what? Correct Answers toxicity symptoms leading to health
problems
How is chyme created? Correct Answers The churning action of
the muscles in the stomach wall breaks the food particles of the
bolus that was swallowed into smaller sizes and mixes them
with the gastric juice.
How many hours does it take for the stomach to empty a meal?
Correct Answers 4 hours after a meal.
Primary teeth contain how many teeth total? Correct Answers
total of 20 teeth
Secondary teeth contain how many teeth total? Correct Answers
total of 32 teeth
, Water is lost from the body in many ways. What is the main
way? Correct Answers urine
Water-soluble vitamins are removed from the body in which
way? Correct Answers urine
What are papillae and what do they do? Correct Answers It's
the dorsal surface of the tongue is covered by tiny projections. It
provides friction for manipulating food in the mouth and they
also contain the taste buds.
What are some examples of complex carbohydrates? Correct
Answers pasta, rice, bread, cereal, potatoes, and legumes
What are the benefits of good nutrition? Correct Answers
Supports good physical and mental well-being, helps to maintain
a healthy weight, boost the functioning of the immune system,
delays the effects of aging, lowers the risk of certain
conditions/diseases (eg. obesity, heart disease, cancer and
diabetes)
What are the macronutrients needed by the body? Correct
Answers Carbohydrates, fat, and protein
What are the main components of bile? Correct Answers water,
bile salts, bile pigments, and cholesterol
What are the main components of the cheek? Correct Answers
The buccinator muscle and other muscles of facial expressions.
Components of the Digestive Tract Introduction to Nutrition
Basic Medical Language Routes of Administration Drug
Nomenclature Systems of Measurement for Medication
Controlled Drugs Parenteral Administration) Questions
With Complete Solutions
A person can only last how many days without water? Correct
Answers 3 days
Absorption takes place along the entire length of the small
intestine, but what part does it mainly take place? Correct
Answers Most of it occurs in the jejunum.
Consuming excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins can result
in what? Correct Answers toxicity symptoms leading to health
problems
How is chyme created? Correct Answers The churning action of
the muscles in the stomach wall breaks the food particles of the
bolus that was swallowed into smaller sizes and mixes them
with the gastric juice.
How many hours does it take for the stomach to empty a meal?
Correct Answers 4 hours after a meal.
Primary teeth contain how many teeth total? Correct Answers
total of 20 teeth
Secondary teeth contain how many teeth total? Correct Answers
total of 32 teeth
, Water is lost from the body in many ways. What is the main
way? Correct Answers urine
Water-soluble vitamins are removed from the body in which
way? Correct Answers urine
What are papillae and what do they do? Correct Answers It's
the dorsal surface of the tongue is covered by tiny projections. It
provides friction for manipulating food in the mouth and they
also contain the taste buds.
What are some examples of complex carbohydrates? Correct
Answers pasta, rice, bread, cereal, potatoes, and legumes
What are the benefits of good nutrition? Correct Answers
Supports good physical and mental well-being, helps to maintain
a healthy weight, boost the functioning of the immune system,
delays the effects of aging, lowers the risk of certain
conditions/diseases (eg. obesity, heart disease, cancer and
diabetes)
What are the macronutrients needed by the body? Correct
Answers Carbohydrates, fat, and protein
What are the main components of bile? Correct Answers water,
bile salts, bile pigments, and cholesterol
What are the main components of the cheek? Correct Answers
The buccinator muscle and other muscles of facial expressions.
