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Nutrition Ch 3

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Food is pushed through the esophagus by: A. peristalsis B. Sphincters C. Pylorus D. Bolus A. peristalsis
Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? A. bicarbonate B. mucus C. chyme D. peristalsis B. mucus
Bile functions as: A. lymph B. an emulsifier C. a digestive enzyme D. an enzyme B. an emulsifier
Bicarbonate: A. acts as a protein catalyst B. neutralizes acid from the stomach C. is made from cholesterol D. is stored in the gallbladder B. neutralizes acid from the stomach
Villi and microvilli are fingerlike and hairlike projections that line the small intestines. Their purpose is to: increase surface area of the small intestine
Nutrients are absorbed in the: A. stomach B. small intestine C. esophagus D. large intestine B. small intestine
Intestinal gas is produced by: A. chyme B. bile C. vitamin K D. bacterial fermentation D. bacterial fermentation
Metabolism takes place in the: A. gallbladder B. large intestine C. kidneys D. liver D. liver
Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: A. fat cells B. glycogen C. glucose D. catabolism A. fat cells
It has been awhile since your last meal and you are feeling hungry. Which part of the brain is sending these signals? A. cerebellum B. cortex C. cerebrum D. hypothalamus D. hypothalamus
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