Question 1

If you observe an animal ingesting large amounts of food at short intervals and material entering and leaving from the same place,also frequently,you could say that

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A)   this is probably an endotherm with an incomplete digestive tract.
B)   this is probably an ectotherm with an incomplete digestive tract.
C)   this is probably an endotherm with a complete digestive tract.
D)   this is probably an ectotherm with a complete digestive tract.
E)   None of the answer choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Endotherms need more energy than ectotherms since they must do more metabolic work to maintain body temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The lining of both the stomach and small intestines is protected from digestive enzymes by a mucus secretion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Symbiotic bacteria in the large intestine help prevent infection by pathogenic bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If an experiment were done to see what would happen if the large intestine of a cow were removed,what would occur?

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A)   Minerals would not be reabsorbed in large amounts.
B)   Waste from the digestive tract would be watery.
C)   Digestion of bacteria from the cecum could not occur.
D)   The liver would have less work to do.
E)   All of the answer choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The human large intestine is about _____ in length.

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A)   1.5 m
B)   6 m
C)   7.5 m
D)   15 m
E)   30 mF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A heterotroph obtains the energy that it needs to maintain homeostasis from the sun.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In herbivores,cellulose is primarily broken down by

Accepted Answer

A)   bacteria living within the herbivore gastrointestinal tract.
B)   helminthes living within the herbivore.
C)   powerful digestive enzymes produced by the herbivores' intestinal glands.
D)   powerful digestive enzymes produced by the herbivores' salivary glands.
E)   powerful digestive enzymes produced by the herbivores' stomach glands.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The name for rhythmic smooth muscle contractions occurring along the human digestive system that propel food along the system are termed

Accepted Answer

A)   countercurrent exchange.
B)   phagocytosis.
C)   peristalsis.
D)   rumination.
E)   sphincter contractions.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 32: Digestion and Nutrition

Symbiotic bacteria in the large intestine help prevent infection by pathogenic bacteria.

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Endotherms need more energy than ectotherms since they must do more metabolic work to maintain body temperature.

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If an experiment were done to see what would happen if the large intestine of a cow were removed,what would occur?

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If you observe an animal ingesting large amounts of food at short intervals and material entering and leaving from the same place,also frequently,you could say that

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The name for rhythmic smooth muscle contractions occurring along the human digestive system that propel food along the system are termed

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In herbivores,cellulose is primarily broken down by

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A heterotroph obtains the energy that it needs to maintain homeostasis from the sun.

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The human large intestine is about _____ in length.

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The lining of both the stomach and small intestines is protected from digestive enzymes by a mucus secretion.

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Exam 32: Digestion and Nutrition

Symbiotic bacteria in the large intestine help prevent infection by pathogenic bacteria.

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Endotherms need more energy than ectotherms since they must do more metabolic work to maintain body temperature.

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If an experiment were done to see what would happen if the large intestine of a cow were removed,what would occur?

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If you observe an animal ingesting large amounts of food at short intervals and material entering and leaving from the same place,also frequently,you could say that

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The name for rhythmic smooth muscle contractions occurring along the human digestive system that propel food along the system are termed

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In herbivores,cellulose is primarily broken down by

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A heterotroph obtains the energy that it needs to maintain homeostasis from the sun.

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The human large intestine is about _____ in length.

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The lining of both the stomach and small intestines is protected from digestive enzymes by a mucus secretion.

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