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

A tissue is a functional grouping of similar cells that are joined together to form functional sheets or cords of cells.

When blood leaves the small intestine, it is routed directly through the portal vein to the

Satiation is the sensation of feeling hunger.

Describe how the stomach is involved in digestion. Include enzyme and hormone actions that occur here and the role that the stomach plays in the breakdown of carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

Define the term hormone. List 2 hormones required for digestion. Describe the action of each hormone and the results of their actions.

Which component of the large intestine helps to synthesize certain vitamins?

The "powerhouse" of the cell that produces most of the ATP is/are the

Define what a peptic ulcer is, and describe the major causes of peptic ulcers and common treatments for this condition.

The contents of the stomach when food is present is

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Compare and contrast key features of hunger and appetite, and describe factors that affect each.

Describe how the gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion.

Cell membranes are primarily composed of

What is the name of the sphincter that separates the stomach from the small intestine?

Not requiring further digestion, dietary vitamins and minerals are small enough to be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.

List and describe the 3 sections of the small intestine.

Describe how food stimulates each of our senses. Which of our senses is the most important in determining what foods we choose to eat?

Which best explains why carbohydrate digestion ceases when food reaches the stomach?

List and describe the functions of three organelles within a human cell membrane.

What are the chemical messengers that trigger a physiological response, secreted from many glands of the body?