Exam 3: The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Bob eats his breakfast,and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal.What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?

The structure of the brush border aids digestion by

The hair-like projections on the enterocytes are known as

Salivary amylase begins the digestion of which nutrient in the mouth?

Orange juice has a pH of 4.What is its relative acidity compared to pure water,which has a pH of 7?

Infrequent,painful bowel movements are symptoms of diarrhea.

Which of the following is known as a "hunger hormone"?

The pancreas is located

Which of the following begins the process of denaturing proteins?

Responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal,cholecystokinin (CCK)signals the gallbladder to release a substance called

The chemical messengers that are secreted by glands,enter the bloodstream,and travel to distant target sites to regulate their functions are known as

Leptin is a hormone that suppresses hunger.

Cells are the smallest functional units of life that can grow,reproduce,and perform basic functions.

Irritable bowel syndrome

What is the region of the brain where physiological signals are translated into the message to seek food due to hunger?

Liquids have a higher satiety value than solid foods.

Tiny units of matter that cannot be broken down by natural means are called cells.

Which component of the gastrointestinal system can synthesize certain vitamins?

The lining of the small intestine is smooth and flat,allowing for quick transit time of food material to the large intestine.

The macronutrient with the highest satiety value is protein.