BIOD 121 MODULE 2 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn.
Answer: Heartburn is a burning sensation in the esophagus due to
an improper closer of the sphincter that allows stomach acid to
enter the esophagus.
◉ Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own
words, briefly describe their functions.
Answer: The esophageal sphincter prevents the contents of the
stomach from reentering the esophagus. The pyloric sphincter
controls the release of chyme into the small intestines from the
stomach. The ileocecal sphincter prevents the contents of the large
intestine from entering the small intestine.
◉ Name the 6 parts of the GI tract.
Answer: The specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum
◉ Monosaccharides.
Answer: The simplest form of carbohydrates
, ◉ Disaccharides.
Answer: Sucrose and lactose are examples
◉ Insoluble Fiber.
Answer: Improves passage through the large intestine
◉ Soluble Fiber.
Answer: Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol
◉ Functional Fiber.
Answer: Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally occuring
◉ Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar?.
Answer: When blood sugar drops below 70 insulin is released from
the pancreas
◉ What is the role of the pancreas in blood sugar regulation?.
Answer: The pancreas releases insulin that takes glucose into the
cells
◉ Name the food groups that lacto vegetarians will include in their
diets and those that they will avoid.
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn.
Answer: Heartburn is a burning sensation in the esophagus due to
an improper closer of the sphincter that allows stomach acid to
enter the esophagus.
◉ Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own
words, briefly describe their functions.
Answer: The esophageal sphincter prevents the contents of the
stomach from reentering the esophagus. The pyloric sphincter
controls the release of chyme into the small intestines from the
stomach. The ileocecal sphincter prevents the contents of the large
intestine from entering the small intestine.
◉ Name the 6 parts of the GI tract.
Answer: The specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum
◉ Monosaccharides.
Answer: The simplest form of carbohydrates
, ◉ Disaccharides.
Answer: Sucrose and lactose are examples
◉ Insoluble Fiber.
Answer: Improves passage through the large intestine
◉ Soluble Fiber.
Answer: Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol
◉ Functional Fiber.
Answer: Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally occuring
◉ Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar?.
Answer: When blood sugar drops below 70 insulin is released from
the pancreas
◉ What is the role of the pancreas in blood sugar regulation?.
Answer: The pancreas releases insulin that takes glucose into the
cells
◉ Name the food groups that lacto vegetarians will include in their
diets and those that they will avoid.
