4. The presence of gallstones is called (1 point) cholelithiasis.
diverticulitis.
Crohn’s disease.
GERD.
5. The process of forming ATP is (1 point)
digestion.
cellular respiration.
metabolism.
nutrition.
6. Excessive fat breakdown causes blood to become (1 point)
viscous.
acidic.
thin.
alkaline.

7. An excessive metabolic rate is caused by (1 point)
hyperthyroidism.
Crohn's disease.
cholecystitis.
diverticulitis.
8. Which of the following statements is not true about the digestive system? (1 point)
As adults move into later life, problems such as tooth decay, loss of teeth, and oral problems can interfere
with older adult’s ability to chew food.
As people move into older adulthood, emptying of the esophagus and stomach becomes faster and there
is an increase of digestive enzymes.
Older adults tend to have increased problems with elimination of waste products.
In older adults, the thirst sensation decreases which tends to lower the fluid intake.
9. Which organ's role is to remove nutrients and bacteria from hepatic portal blood? (1 point)
kidneys
lungs
liver
heart
10. Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary
canal?
(1 point)
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
mouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
pharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine