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Question 1

Intestinal microflora do all of the following jobs

Answer 1

Control growth of harmful microorganisms.
Make vitamins.
Regulate immune function

Question 2

‘Yeast against yeast’ refers to what species of beneficial microorganism?

Answer 2

Saccharomyces boulardii

Question 3

Prebiotics contain ____________ and ___________ that specifically support probiotic activity.

Answer 3

Inulin and fructooligosaccharides

Question 4

The microbe that is generally associated with stomach ulcers is called:

Answer 4

Helicobacter pylori

Question 5

Describes IBS

Answer 5

Involves inflammation
May be associated with food allergies
May be triggered by stress
Involves constipation and/or diarrhea

Question 6

Optimal bowel transit time

Answer 6

18 to 24 hours

Question 7

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced by:

Answer 7

Good colonic flora

Question 8

Pancreas role in digestion :

Answer 8

Secretes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize chyme from the stomach

Question 9

The process of converting proteins to amino acids involves the action(s) of:

Answer 9

HCl and pepsin
Protease enzyme
Peptidases

Question 10

Carbohydrates are absorbed in the small intestines in the form of:

Answer 10

Monosaccharides

Question 11

The liver and gallbladder must provide________ to help _______ digest fats

Answer 11

Bile, lipase

Question 12

Our thoughts and emotions can affect the following digestive actions, T or F?
Enzyme secretion
Gut motility
GI hormone release

Answer 12

T

Question 13

The liver is the most essential organ involved in:

Answer 13

Detoxification

Question 14

Liver/gallbladder friendly plants include:

Answer 14

Dandelion root, milk thistle, & artichoke leaf

Question 15

An immune response to food that results in the production of antibodies is called:

Answer 15

Allergy

Question 16

The rhythmic pattern of movement throughout the digestive tract is known as:

Answer 16

Peristalsis

Question 17

The 4-R program is used to address which of the following conditions?
Dysbiosis
Indigestion
Leaky gut
Allergies

Answer 17

Dysbiosis
Indigestion
Leaky gut
Allergies

Question 18

The following organs need an alkaline environment in which to operate properly:

Answer 18

Mouth, esophagus, & small intestines

Question 19

In order to build mineral reserves in the body, it’s best to eat:

Answer 19

Broths & mineral teas
Sea vegetables
Leafy green vegetables

Question 20

If the stomach’s parietal cells secrete insufficient intrinsic factor, the result might be a deficiency of:

Answer 20

B12

Question 21

Lingual lipase, amylase, & mucus are all secretions of the:

Answer 21

Mouth

Question 22

The functions of hydrochloric acid include

Answer 22

Ionization of minerals
Initiation of protein digestion
Kill incoming microbes

Question 23

The first few inches of the duodenum are acidic until bicarbonate enters to alkalinize the area. T or F

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Food allergy and food intolerance are the same thing. T or F

Answer 24

False

Question 25

HCl

Answer 25

Hydrochloric Acid The chemical is needed in order to activate a stomach enzyme that digests the proteins in food. Hydrochloric acid also kills many bacteria that enter the stomach, protecting us from harm.

Question 26

Pepsin

Answer 26

Enzymes that breaks down proteins. It is a protease

Question 27

Protease enzyme

Answer 27

Breaks down proteins

Question 28

Peptidases

Answer 28

Alternative name for a protease. Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

Question 29

Breakdown of Carbs

Answer 29

polysaccharide to disaccharide to monosaccharide

Question 30

Insulin

Answer 30

A hormone that helps regular blood sugar levels. Insulin helps to control the amount of glucose dissolved in the blood. Insulin prevents the blood sugar level from rising too high.

Question 31

Where is Bile made and stored?

Answer 31

Liver. Stored in Gall Bladder

Question 32

What is the 4 R Program

Answer 32

Remove - identify and remove the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms Replace - replace stomach acid and digestive enzymes, which may be lacking in your gut Reinoculate - reinoculate your gut with good bacteria to help regain a healthy microflora balance Repair - repair the lining of your gut through good nutrition—this can take up to six months

Question 33

Oligosaccharides and Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS):

Answer 33

Types of carbohydrate found in some fruits and vegetables, including leeks, onions, asparagus, jicama, bananas, garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes

Question 34

The three areas of the small intestines

Answer 34

duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Question 35

SIgA

Answer 35

an antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes.

Question 36

``` GALT is primarily responsible for: Immune surveillance Eliminating waste material Nervous system communication Digesting macronutrients ```

Answer 36

Immune surveillance