Nutrition Chapter 3

Select the right order of the structures of the human body going from smallest to largest? (page 66)

• Atom, molecule, cells, tissue, organ, system

• Atom, cells, molecules, tissue, system, organ

• Cells, atoms, molecules, tissue, organ, system

• Cells, molecules, atoms, tissue, organ, system

What is the fluid inside the cell called? (page 67)

• Enterocytes

• Extracellular

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

What is the name of the physiological process by which molecules of food cross from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the circulation? (pg 70)

• Elimination

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Phagocytosis

Which gland is referred to as the "hunger hormone"? (page 70)

• Enzymes

• Leptin

• CCK

• Ghrelin

What organs are involved in the digestion system that use propulsion in swallowing and peristalsis to move food from the mouth to the stomach? (page 71)

• Pharynx

• gall bladder

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

Which component of saliva starts the process of carbohydrate digestion? (page 73)

• Linguinal Lipase

• Digestive Amylase

• Salivary Amylase

What is the name of the "trapdoor" covering the trachea? (page 73)

• Tongue

• Pharynx

• Esophagus

• Epiglottis

What pH level is considered neutral?

• 7.0

• 5.0

• 6.0

• 6.5

The pH level goes from 0-14. The lower the number the more _________

• alkaline/base

• acidic

Which of the following items is most acidic? (page 76)

• Vinegar

• Tomatoes

• Hydrchloric and

• Black coffee