10 Questions
Nervous system that stimulates digestion is called:
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which of the following is a condition where a person hoards non-food items?
Parorexia
Which of the following glands are NOT responsible for producing gastric juice?
Salivary glands
Which of the following can result from hormonal imbalances?
All of the above
Which of the following can be caused by overeating?
All of the above
Which of the following can cause unhealthy eating habits and mental health issues?
Emotional instability
Which of the following regulates the secretion of gastric juice?
Both A and B
Which of the following is NOT a health problem that can be caused by the stomach's acid content?
Asthma
Which of the following is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health?
Proper nutrition
Which of the following can result in eating disorders?
All of the above
Study Notes
- Bulimia and anorexia are eating disorders that can result from various factors such as endocrine disorders, emotional instability, and unhealthy eating habits.
- Parorexia is a condition where a person hoards non-food items such as dirt, coal, or wood.
- The stomach produces gastric juice that helps digest food, and it is made up of three types of glandular cells: chief cells, mucous cells, and parietal cells.
- The secretion of gastric juice is regulated by nerve receptors and hormones from the digestive tract.
- The stomach's acid content can cause health problems such as ulcers, gastritis, and acid reflux.
- Overeating can lead to diabetes, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
- Hormonal imbalances can cause weight gain or loss, mood swings, and other health issues.
- Emotional instability can lead to unhealthy eating habits and mental health issues.
- The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates digestion, while the sympathetic nervous system inhibits it.
- Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are essential for maintaining good physical and mental health.
Test your knowledge on the human body and its functions with our quiz on Anatomy and Physiology. From the digestive system to hormonal imbalances, this quiz covers a range of topics related to the human body. Can you identify the different types of glandular cells in the stomach? Do you know how emotions can affect our eating habits? Take this quiz to find out and learn more about maintaining good physical and mental health through proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
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