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IPHY 2420
Nutrition Exam 1
Question | Answer |
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What does salivary amylase do? | Breaks down food and carbs while eating |
What is the main site for carb digestion? | The small intestine |
What are monoscharides? | Glucose, galactose and fructose |
Where is insulin released from? | The pancreas |
What does insulin do? | Causes cells to take glucose from blood, enhances production/storage of fat, glycogen and protein |
What is hyperglycemia? | Abnormally low blood glucose levels, from not eating enough. |
How is lactose intolerance caused? | Inadequate lactase |