BIO 151 Module 3 Exam Portage learning 2023

Explain why a patient with liver disease would have intolerance to fatty foods. Your Answer: The liver produces bile that breaks down fats and if this is not produced, fat will not not be broken down The liver produces bile which breaks down fats. If it is not producing bile (or less bile), fats will not be broken down effectively. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Explain in detail how the stomach contents enter the small intestine. Your Answer: the pyloric sphincter relaxes causing a small quantity of chyme to pass through the the opening on the first part of the small intestine and this causes the muscle on the sphincter to contract and close the opening temporarily. The pyloric sphincter (valve), located at the base of the stomach, relaxes causing a small quantity of chyme to pass through the opening into the first part of the small intestine. This initiates a reflex that causes the muscles of the sphincter to contract and close the opening temporarily. Then the sphincter relaxes again and allows more chyme to enter. Question 3 10 / 10 pts Look carefully at the diagram below. Label the following 5 organs of the digestive system. To receive credit for the intestines you must label the specific region. 3: ___________ 4: ___________ 7: ___________ 9: ___________ 10: ___________ Your Answer: 3: Stomach 4: Gall bladder 7: Jejunum 9: Appendix 10:Rectum 3: Stomach 4: Gallbladder 7: Jejunum (not small intestine) 9: Appendix (not large intestine) 10: Rectum (not large intestine) Question 4 5 / 5 pts A doctor is looking to prescribe a larger dose of a vitamin that would not easily cause vitamin toxicity. What type of vitamin mostly likely would be the best to prescribe? Explain your answer. A. Water soluble vitamin B. Fat soluble vitamin Your Answer: A water soluble vitamin because it is easier for the body to get rid of them A. Water soluble vitamin. Fat soluble vitamins are stored within the body’s fat stores making it harder for the