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Intro to Nutrition
Week 3: Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Food is pushed through the esophagus by: | peristalsis |
| Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? | mucus |
| Bile functions as: | an emulsifier |
| Bicarbonate: | 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: | small intestine |
| Intestinal gas is produced by: | bacterial fermentation |
| Metabolism takes place in the: | liver |
| Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: | fat cells |
| A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating? | pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw |