Portage Nutrition
BIOD 121 Exam 2
, Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a
transporter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Facilitated diffusion
Esophagus - CORRECT ANSWERS-passageway for food
stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS-hold volume of food and mechanically and
chemically digest it
small intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS-site of digestion and absorption
large intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS-reabsorbs water and some vitamins
rectum - CORRECT ANSWERS-passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
Salivary glands - CORRECT ANSWERS-releases saliva containing enzymes
liver - CORRECT ANSWERS-produces bile to breakdown fats
Gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWERS-stores bile produced by the liver to be
released into the intestine to digest fats
pancreas - CORRECT ANSWERS-release digestive enzymes to chemically digest
food
Accessory GI organs - CORRECT ANSWERS-salivary glands, liver, gallbladder,
pancreas
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
heartburn - CORRECT ANSWERS-gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the
epithelial lining
diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS-loose watery and frequent stool
diverticulosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-small pouches that push out through weak
spots in the colon that can become inflamed
Irritable bowel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-associated with bloating,
abdominal pains, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation
Peptic ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-sores that develop along the GI tract triggered
by H. Pylori, NSAIDs, stress or smoking
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Possible answers:
BIOD 121 Exam 2
, Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a
transporter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Facilitated diffusion
Esophagus - CORRECT ANSWERS-passageway for food
stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS-hold volume of food and mechanically and
chemically digest it
small intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS-site of digestion and absorption
large intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS-reabsorbs water and some vitamins
rectum - CORRECT ANSWERS-passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
Salivary glands - CORRECT ANSWERS-releases saliva containing enzymes
liver - CORRECT ANSWERS-produces bile to breakdown fats
Gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWERS-stores bile produced by the liver to be
released into the intestine to digest fats
pancreas - CORRECT ANSWERS-release digestive enzymes to chemically digest
food
Accessory GI organs - CORRECT ANSWERS-salivary glands, liver, gallbladder,
pancreas
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
heartburn - CORRECT ANSWERS-gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the
epithelial lining
diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS-loose watery and frequent stool
diverticulosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-small pouches that push out through weak
spots in the colon that can become inflamed
Irritable bowel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-associated with bloating,
abdominal pains, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation
Peptic ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-sores that develop along the GI tract triggered
by H. Pylori, NSAIDs, stress or smoking
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Possible answers:
