BIOD
151
Module 3
Exam
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, BIOD 151 Module 3 Exam
1. Explain why a patient with liver disease would have intolerance to fatty
foods.: The liver produces bile which breaks down fats. If it is not producing
bile
(or less bile), fats will not be broken down effectively
2. Food enters the stomach from the ____A____ via the ___B___ sphincter.
Food exits the stomach via the ___C___ sphincter into the ___D____.: A:
esophagus
B: cardioesophageal sphincter (or lower esophageal sphincter/ LES)
C: pyloric
D: small intestine (or duodenum)
3. Label the following 5 organs of the digest system: 3: stomach 4:
gallbladder
7: jejunum
9: appendix
10: rectum
4. A doctor is looking to prescribe a larger dose of a vitamin that would not
easily cause vitamin toxicity. What type of vitamin would be the best to
prescribe?: Water soluble vitamin. Fat soluble vitamins are stored within the
body's fat stores making it harder for the body to rid itself of them
5. Explain which digestive system functions are carried out by the large
intestine.: Absorption: In the large intestine water and electrolytes are
reabsorbed and vitamins are absorbed.
Defecation: Feces travel to the rectum where it is excreted via the anus.
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