Exam 2: Digestion and Absorption

The lipoprotein that contains the greatest proportion of triglyceride is the:

Bacteria in the GI tract perform all of the following functions except:

Which of the following does not secrete digestive juices?

Fats present in the GI tract:

After absorption, the larger fats and fat-soluble vitamins are first released into the _____ transport system.

The liver:

Saliva contains an enzyme that digests:

The major digestive enzyme secreted by the stomach is:

The digestion of proteins begins in the _____ and ends in the _____.

The microscopic hairs that cover the surface of each cell lining the small intestine are called:

Cold food should be stored at _____.

In addition to hydrochloric acid, the stomach cells also secrete:

After absorption, the water-soluble nutrients are released directly into the:

Enzymes:

Fiber functions to:

The digestive tract begins at the ____ and ends at the ____.

Which of the following foods would take the most time to digest?

After the pancreatic juices have mixed with chyme in the intestine, the resulting mixture is:

If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of _____ can become compromised.

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