Which of the following functions is the sloshing motion that thoroughly mixes chyme with the chemical secretions in the small intestine?
A) absorption B) pendular movement
C) segmentation D) peristalsis
Q. 2A blood alcohol concentration above ________ will often result in death.
A) 0.41 B) 0.31 C) 0.21 D) 0.11
Q. 3Which of the following is not a function of cholecystokinin?
A) stimulation of the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes
B) stimulation of the secretion of hydrochloric acid
C) control of the pace of digestion
D) contribution to meal satisfaction
Q. 4The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is located in the
A) stomach and liver. B) mouth and throat.
C) intestines and colon. D) gallbladder and kidneys.
Q. 5Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by ingesting certain types of shellfish that have been contaminated with neurotoxins produced by dinoflagellates.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following statements about the small intestine is false?
A) It absorbs most nutrients. B) It produces digestive secretions.
C) It contains villi. D) It absorbs water.
Q. 7Eating large, predatory reef fish, such as barracuda and grouper, can sometimes result in lead poisoning.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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