BIOD 121- Module 2 Exam Practice Questions and Answers

BIOD 121- Module 2 Exam Practice Questions and Answers Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, (A)______ , small intestine, (B)______ and (C)______ . Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract. - Answer️️ -A. Stomach, B. Large Intestine, C. Rectum Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn - Answer️️ -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. - Answer️️ -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 - Answer️️ -The specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum Monosaccharides - Answer️️ -The simplest form of carbohydrates Disaccharides - Answer️️ -Sucrose and lactose are examples Insoluble Fiber - Answer️️ -Improves passage through the large intestine Soluble Fiber - Answer️️ -Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol Functional Fiber - Answer️️ -Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally occuring Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar? - Answer️️ -When blood sugar drops below 70 insulin is released from the pancreas What is the role of the pancreas in blood sugar regulation? - Answer️️ -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 - Answer️️ -Lacto vegetarians will consume dairy products but not eggs or animal flesh The biological value of a protein is different in(A) vs plant sources.(B) sources are considered high quality or complete proteins. Plant sources are considered lower quality or (C) protein. When tw