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Animals that consume both plant material and other animals are called


A) herbivores.
B) carnivores.
C) omnivores.
D) detritivores.

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A gastrovascular cavity is an example of a digestive cavity with one opening.

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Which substance emulsifies fats in the small intestine?


A) Bicarbonate
B) Bile
C) Digestive enzymes
D) Hydrochloric acid
E) Chymotrypsin

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The USDA's nutrition plate indicates that as a guideline,about __________ of your dietary plate should contain fruits and vegetables.


A) 25%
B) 75%
C) 33%
D) 50%

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The pancreatic hormones regulate levels of ______ in the blood.


A) oxygen
B) insulin
C) glucose
D) glycogen

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Which of the following can be absorbed in the large intestine?


A) Some amino acids
B) Vitamin K
C) Vitamin D
D) Calcium
E) Bile

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In horses and rabbits,the digestion of cellulose takes place in the ____________.


A) stomach
B) anus
C) rumen
D) cecum
E) large intestine

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Microvilli are present to increase the area available for absorption in the


A) small intestine.
B) large intestine.
C) stomach.
D) gallbladder.

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The digestive tube leading from the mouth to the stomach is the ________________.

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Which of the following would constitute a healthy BMI?


A) 38
B) 20
C) 16
D) 27

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Bile is made in the _________ and stored in the _________.


A) stomach;liver
B) liver;gallbladder
C) cecum;appendix
D) rectum;pancreas
E) pancreas;gallbladder

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Which is incorrect concerning ulcers?


A) More than 90% are in the duodenum.
B) They may occur when excess acid damages tissue.
C) Susceptibility is increased by an infection with Helicobacter pylori.
D) Antibiotics can cure an ulcer.
E) Ulcers can occur if bile fails to neutralize the acidic chyme that enters the duodenum.

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Essential organic substances that are used in only tiny amounts by the body are called


A) trace elements.
B) hormones.
C) vitamins.
D) minerals.

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Within the stomach lining,special cells secrete substances to aid digestion.Which type of cells secrete hydrochloric acid?


A) Parietal cells
B) Chief cells
C) Enteroendocrine cells
D) Mucous cells

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Fats have __________ calories per gram,while carbohydrates and proteins both have __________ calories per gram.


A) 9.3;4.1
B) 4.1;9.3
C) 10;5
D) 17.6;6.5

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Which animal has a multi-chambered stomach?


A) Rabbit
B) Cow
C) Horse
D) Insect
E) Fish

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A function of the pancreas is to remove toxins,pesticides,and other poisons from the blood.

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Blood leaving the stomach and intestine goes directly to the ________.


A) heart
B) kidneys
C) liver
D) gallbladder
E) pancreas

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It is possible to determine the nature of an animal's diet just by looking at the teeth of the animal.

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A layer of calcified tissue called _______ surrounds the pulp cavity of a tooth.


A) pulp
B) enamel
C) dentin
D) the crown
E) cementum

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