Nutrition BIOD 121 Module 2Exam (2025 /
2026) Qs and Ans, Portage Learning /100%
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Facilitated diffusion
Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a transporter?
Active transport
Which type of diffusion can move nutrients against the concentration from an area of low
concentration to an area of high?
Passive diffusion
Which type of diffusion can move substances easily in and out of cells down concentration gradients
through the cell membrane?
passageway for food
Esophagus
hold volume of food and mechanically and chemically digest it
stomach
site of digestion and absorption
small intestine
reabsorbs water and some vitamins
large intestine
passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
rectum
releases saliva containing enzymes (accessory organ)
Salivary glands
produces bile to breakdown fats (accessory organ)
liver
stores bile produced by the liver to be released into the intestine to digest fats (accessory organ)
Gallbladder
, release digestive enzymes to chemically digest food (accessory organ)
pancreas
salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Accessory GI organs
True
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Intrinsic factor is a vital glycoprotein produced in the stomach and is necessary for the B12 to be
absorbed.
gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the epithelial lining
heartburn
loose watery and frequent stool
diarrhea
small pouches that push out through weak spots in the colon that can become inflamed
diverticulosis
associated with bloating, abdominal pains, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome
sores that develop along the GI tract triggered by H. Pylori, NSAIDs, stress or smoking
Peptic ulcer
Possible answers:
eating smaller meals that are low in fat,
chewing food well,
avoiding overeating, and limiting coffee, tea, alcohol and certain spices
waiting 2 hours after a meal before lying down
sleep with the head of the bed elevated
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn:
Treatment usually requires increased fluid consumption to prevent dehydration. A diet of broth, tea,
toast, and low fiber foods should be consumed, as tolerated.
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea.
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
Which of the following is NOT True concerning blood sugar regulation?
The pancreas influences blood sugar regulation
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
Hormones are responsible for control
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
2026) Qs and Ans, Portage Learning /100%
Guarantee Pass
Facilitated diffusion
Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a transporter?
Active transport
Which type of diffusion can move nutrients against the concentration from an area of low
concentration to an area of high?
Passive diffusion
Which type of diffusion can move substances easily in and out of cells down concentration gradients
through the cell membrane?
passageway for food
Esophagus
hold volume of food and mechanically and chemically digest it
stomach
site of digestion and absorption
small intestine
reabsorbs water and some vitamins
large intestine
passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
rectum
releases saliva containing enzymes (accessory organ)
Salivary glands
produces bile to breakdown fats (accessory organ)
liver
stores bile produced by the liver to be released into the intestine to digest fats (accessory organ)
Gallbladder
, release digestive enzymes to chemically digest food (accessory organ)
pancreas
salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Accessory GI organs
True
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Intrinsic factor is a vital glycoprotein produced in the stomach and is necessary for the B12 to be
absorbed.
gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the epithelial lining
heartburn
loose watery and frequent stool
diarrhea
small pouches that push out through weak spots in the colon that can become inflamed
diverticulosis
associated with bloating, abdominal pains, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome
sores that develop along the GI tract triggered by H. Pylori, NSAIDs, stress or smoking
Peptic ulcer
Possible answers:
eating smaller meals that are low in fat,
chewing food well,
avoiding overeating, and limiting coffee, tea, alcohol and certain spices
waiting 2 hours after a meal before lying down
sleep with the head of the bed elevated
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn:
Treatment usually requires increased fluid consumption to prevent dehydration. A diet of broth, tea,
toast, and low fiber foods should be consumed, as tolerated.
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea.
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
Which of the following is NOT True concerning blood sugar regulation?
The pancreas influences blood sugar regulation
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
Hormones are responsible for control
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
