Essentials in Nutrition BIOD 121 Portage Learning
Module 3 Exam 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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enzyme Protein that catalyze metabolic reactions, and are
necessary for most biochemical reactions to occur.
- amylase Digestive enzymes specifically break down food
- protease substances. Examples include:
- lipase ________ for carbohydrate
________ for protein, and
________ for Lipids/Fat.
hormones Chemicals produced by cells (typically in an
endocrine gland), and are secreted, then affect the
behavior of cells at distal sites in the body.
cholecystokinin, secretin. Examples of hormones in digestion include:
_________ and __________.
, Peristalsis a muscular wave action that occurs throughout the
intestinal tract. It is controlled by the central
nervous system and facilitates excretion by
propelling food stuff through the body.
1- Liver what are the 3 accessory organs
2- Gallbladder
3- Pancreas
pancreas - Makes enzymes for the chemical digestion of
carbs, proteins, and fats
- Makes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach
acid
- liver • _______ - Makes bile
- gallbladder • _______ - Stores bile
Passive (Simple) Diffusion (Transport) Nutrients like water & lipid byproducts pass freely
across membranes via a concentration gradient.
Facilitated Diffusion (Transport) Nutrients like water soluble vitamins diffuse across
membranes using a specific/selective transport
proteins
Active Transport Nutrients like glucose & amino acids move across
membranes against a concentration gradient using
a specific/selective transport protein & energy/ATP.
- Blood vessels Transportation of Nutrients
- Lymphatic vessels • _________: water soluble nutrients
• _________: fat soluble nutrients
Module 3 Exam 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (ACCURATE SOLUTIONS)
LATEST!!
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Terms in this set (232)
enzyme Protein that catalyze metabolic reactions, and are
necessary for most biochemical reactions to occur.
- amylase Digestive enzymes specifically break down food
- protease substances. Examples include:
- lipase ________ for carbohydrate
________ for protein, and
________ for Lipids/Fat.
hormones Chemicals produced by cells (typically in an
endocrine gland), and are secreted, then affect the
behavior of cells at distal sites in the body.
cholecystokinin, secretin. Examples of hormones in digestion include:
_________ and __________.
, Peristalsis a muscular wave action that occurs throughout the
intestinal tract. It is controlled by the central
nervous system and facilitates excretion by
propelling food stuff through the body.
1- Liver what are the 3 accessory organs
2- Gallbladder
3- Pancreas
pancreas - Makes enzymes for the chemical digestion of
carbs, proteins, and fats
- Makes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach
acid
- liver • _______ - Makes bile
- gallbladder • _______ - Stores bile
Passive (Simple) Diffusion (Transport) Nutrients like water & lipid byproducts pass freely
across membranes via a concentration gradient.
Facilitated Diffusion (Transport) Nutrients like water soluble vitamins diffuse across
membranes using a specific/selective transport
proteins
Active Transport Nutrients like glucose & amino acids move across
membranes against a concentration gradient using
a specific/selective transport protein & energy/ATP.
- Blood vessels Transportation of Nutrients
- Lymphatic vessels • _________: water soluble nutrients
• _________: fat soluble nutrients
