Final Exam Study Guide
FINAL EXAM STUDYGUIDELINE
1. What are phagocytes? White blood cells that can ingest and destroy antigens.
2. When the pancreas detects a high concentration of the blood sugar glucose it… Releases the insulin hormone
3. In what organ does the digestion process begin? Mouth
4. What is the function of the pyloric sphincter? Prevents the contents of the small intestine from backing up into the stomach.
5. What is peristalsis All of the above statements are correct.
6. Main function of the stomach. Protein digestion.
7. Which of the following digestive organs does not release digestive juices? Large intestine.
8. Which of the following is (are) the main task of the colon? To re-absorb water, and to absorb minerals.
9. Which of the following is/are considered the waste and water removal specialist in the body? Kidneys
10. In a healthy individual, blood glucose levels are maintained by… Glands and hormones.
11. Effects of malnutrition on the body;s defense system include: Cells of the immune system are reduced in size and antibody concentration become depressed.
12. Which of the following correlates directly with a high risk of heart disease? High LDL cholesterol.
13. According to the DRI committee, the percentage of calories from fat in the diet should be no more than ___% 35%
14. To help lower blood cholesterol you should… Reduce saturated fats and choose foods with soluble fibers.
15. The twin demons that worsen cardiovascular disease are: Hypertension and arthrosclerosis.
16. Most people who develop hypertension do so in their.. 55 or older.
17. For people who are overweight with hypertension, a loss of ___ pounds may significantly lower blood pressure. 10
18. Which of the following would you do to consume more photochemical in your diet? Eat more fruits and whole rather than refined.
19. Cruciferous Vegetable Associated with lower cancer rates. Examples are culifour, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.
20. All of the
1. What are phagocytes? White blood cells that can ingest and destroy antigens.
2. When the pancreas detects a high concentration of the blood sugar glucose it… Releases the insulin hormone
3. In what organ does the digestion process begin? Mouth
4. What is the function of the pyloric sphincter? Prevents the contents of the small intestine from backing up into the stomach.
5. What is peristalsis All of the above statements are correct.
6. Main function of the stomach. Protein digestion.
7. Which of the following digestive organs does not release digestive juices? Large intestine.
8. Which of the following is (are) the main task of the colon? To re-absorb water, and to absorb minerals.
9. Which of the following is/are considered the waste and water removal specialist in the body? Kidneys
10. In a healthy individual, blood glucose levels are maintained by… Glands and hormones.
11. Effects of malnutrition on the body;s defense system include: Cells of the immune system are reduced in size and antibody concentration become depressed.
12. Which of the following correlates directly with a high risk of heart disease? High LDL cholesterol.
13. According to the DRI committee, the percentage of calories from fat in the diet should be no more than ___% 35%
14. To help lower blood cholesterol you should… Reduce saturated fats and choose foods with soluble fibers.
15. The twin demons that worsen cardiovascular disease are: Hypertension and arthrosclerosis.
16. Most people who develop hypertension do so in their.. 55 or older.
17. For people who are overweight with hypertension, a loss of ___ pounds may significantly lower blood pressure. 10
18. Which of the following would you do to consume more photochemical in your diet? Eat more fruits and whole rather than refined.
19. Cruciferous Vegetable Associated with lower cancer rates. Examples are culifour, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.
20. All of the