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Jessica Beck
Week 14 set 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The part of the nephron whose epithelial cells are most responsible for reabsorption and secretion is the.... | Proximal Tubule |
| Peristalsis is regulated in part by the intrinsic stretch reflexes. It is also thought to be stimulated by the hormone.. | Cholecystokinin (CCK) |
| Fats and other nutrients in the duodenum stimulate the intestinal mucosa to release a hormone called | Gastric inhibitory peptide |
| The process of deglutition does not include what stage? | Laryngeal |
| Saliva contains the enzyme | amylase |
| The wave like ripple of the muscle layer of the GI tract is called | peristalsis |
| Chemical digestion requires the secretion of ______ into the lumen of the GI tract | Bile or digestive enzymes |
| The ejection of bile from the gallbladder is controlled by what hormone? | CCK and secretin |
| The process of swallowing is known as | Deglutition |
| True or False: The esophageal stage of swallowing is involuntary | True |
| What processes of mechanical digestion involves the esophagus? | Deglutition and peristalsis |
| The enterogastric reflux causes | inhibition of gastric peristalsis |
| The purpose of peristalsis is to: | Propel food forward in the GI tract |
| Structurally, enzymes are | proteins |
| Hydrolysis refers to: | using water to split larger compounds into smaller ones. |
| The final product of carbohydrate digestion is a: | monosaccaride |
| The major final product that results from the digestion of carbohydrates is: | glucose |
| The process of fat emulsification consists of: | breaking fats into small droplets. |