Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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When you are relaxed, you are more likely to
a. | develop constipation. | b. | stimulate peristalsis. | c. | eat
quickly. | d. | chew your food thoroughly. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the ways microorganisms are typically
spread?
a. | when food is undercooked | b. | when people preparing food transfer
tmicroorganisms from their hands, countertops, or utensils | c. | when food is
refrigerated or frozen too quickly | d. | when raw food touches cooked
food |
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Which of the following does NOT help keep your digestive system healthy?
a. | eating plenty of fiber | b. | regular exercise | c. | overeating | d. | eating when you are
relaxed |
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Which of these actions will best protect you from getting a foodborne
illness?
a. | cutting vegetables and raw meat on the same cutting board | b. | cooking eggs
thoroughly | c. | using sponges to clean kitchen surfaces | d. | defrosting foods at
room temperature |
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The symptoms of heartburn include
a. | a burning sensation in the chest and a sour taste. | b. | diarrhea,
constipation, gas, and bloating. | c. | bleeding, itching, and
pain. | d. | a change in bowel habits, narrow stools, and unexplained weight
loss. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the digestive
system?
a. | digestion | b. | contraction | c. | elimination | d. | absorption |
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The junction between the digestive tract and the respiratory system is
the
a. | epiglottis. | b. | trachea. | c. | esophagus. | d. | pharynx. |
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The watery fluid produced by the kidneys that contains urea and other wastes is
called
a. | blood. | b. | urine. | c. | perspiration. | d. | bile. |
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The most common foodborne illnesses are caused by
a. | bacteria and viruses. | b. | overcooked foods. | c. | poisonous
chemicals. | d. | insects and fungi. |
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Materials that are not absorbed into your blood are
a. | absorbed into your skin. | b. | eliminated from the body as
wastes. | c. | stored in your stomach. | d. | recirculated through your digestive
system. |
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Which organ stores and releases bile?
a. | large intestine | b. | gallbladder | c. | liver | d. | pancreas |
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The major organs of excretion are the
a. | ureters. | b. | kidneys. | c. | nephrons. | d. | lungs. |
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The best way to dilute the waste substances filtered by your kidneys is
by
a. | getting frequent urine tests. | b. | having a diet rich in
glucose. | c. | eating lots of protein. | d. | drinking plenty of
water. |
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The process by which the digestive system breaks down food into molecules that
the body can use is called
a. | elimination. | b. | absorption. | c. | contraction. | d. | digestion. |
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Frequent, painful urination and blood in the urine are signs of
a. | uncontrolled high blood pressure. | b. | diabetes. | c. | not drinking enough
fluid. | d. | urinary tract infections. |
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Each kidney contains about a million tiny filtering units called
a. | hormones. | b. | nephrons. | c. | ureters. | d. | glomerulus. |
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Excretion is the process by which the body
a. | breaks down and absorbs wastes. | b. | produces and stores wastes. | c. | collects and removes
wastes. | d. | turns wastes into fat. |
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A glomerulus is a
a. | narrow tube that connects a kidney to the bladder. | b. | cluster of tiny
blood vessels in a nephron. | c. | large tube into which urine
drains. | d. | saclike muscular organ that stores urine. |
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The muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach is called the
a. | epiglottis. | b. | esophagus. | c. | trachea. | d. | windpipe. |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Elimination is the process by which nutrients pass through the lining of
your digestive system into your blood.
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When you exhale, your lungs remove oxygen from your body.
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High-fat foods help food move through the intestines.
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23.
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Quickly refrigerating leftovers slows the growth of bacteria.
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