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Chapter 10 Study Guide



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

When you are relaxed, you are more likely to
a.
develop constipation.
b.
stimulate peristalsis.
c.
eat quickly.
d.
chew your food thoroughly.
 

 2. 

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
 

 3. 

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
 

 4. 

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
 

 5. 

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.
 

 6. 

Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the digestive system?
a.
digestion
b.
contraction
c.
elimination
d.
absorption
 

 7. 

The junction between the digestive tract and the respiratory system is the
a.
epiglottis.
b.
trachea.
c.
esophagus.
d.
pharynx.
 

 8. 

The watery fluid produced by the kidneys that contains urea and other wastes is called
a.
blood.
b.
urine.
c.
perspiration.
d.
bile.
 

 9. 

The most common foodborne illnesses are caused by
a.
bacteria and viruses.
b.
overcooked foods.
c.
poisonous chemicals.
d.
insects and fungi.
 

 10. 

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.
 

 11. 

Which organ stores and releases bile?
a.
large intestine
b.
gallbladder
c.
liver
d.
pancreas
 

 12. 

The major organs of excretion are the
a.
ureters.
b.
kidneys.
c.
nephrons.
d.
lungs.
 

 13. 

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.
 

 14. 

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.
 

 15. 

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.
 

 16. 

Each kidney contains about a million tiny filtering units called
a.
hormones.
b.
nephrons.
c.
ureters.
d.
glomerulus.
 

 17. 

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.
 

 18. 

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.
 

 19. 

The muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach is called the
a.
epiglottis.
b.
esophagus.
c.
trachea.
d.
windpipe.
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 20. 

Elimination is the process by which nutrients pass through the lining of your digestive system into your blood.
 

 21. 

When you exhale, your lungs remove oxygen from your body.
 

 22. 

High-fat foods help food move through the intestines.
 

 23. 

Quickly refrigerating leftovers slows the growth of bacteria.
 



 
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