Exam 11: Digestion and Nutrition

Bile salts surround the end-products of fat digestion to form ____. ​

Which organ can manufacture most of the fats the body need's from other nutrient sources? ​

The liver converts the waste product ammonia to a much less toxic molecule of ____. ​

Which of the following disorders affects the liver? ​

What are fatty acids and monoglycerides converted to inside of intestinal cells at the end of the digestive process? ​

Fats that are manufactured from vegetable oils found in many processed food are known as ____. ​

Which pancreatic secretion works in conjunction with bile? ​

Carbohydrate digestions begins in the ____. ​

A diet low in fiber can lead to ____. ​

Which portion of the swallowing process is voluntary? ​

Which structure begins protein digestion under acidic conditions? ​

The enzyme that digests fats is ____. ​

Bacteria that cause tooth decay can lead to ____. ​

The brush border lining of the small intestine is derived from ____. ​

The contractions within the small intestines that aid in digestion and absorption are known as ____. ​

A decrease in which hormone might cause an overproduction of stomach acids? ​

Which layer of the digestive tract contains blood and lymph vessels? ​

As food moves into the small intestines, intestinal cells release which hormone to promote insulin secretion? ​

Food energy is measured in ____. ​