Solutions
Absorption Correct Answers Uptake of nutrients from the GI
tract into either the blood or lymph-accomplished by the
digestive system
Acid (HCL) Correct Answers Stomach
Promotes digestion of protein, destroys microorganisms,
increase solubility of minerals
Active transport Correct Answers Uses cellular energy
Adequate intake (AI) Correct Answers Needs for healthy
individuals
Alcohol yields ___kcal/g Correct Answers 7
Appetite Correct Answers Desire to consume specific foods
Triggered by external signals
Psychological , often independent of hunger
Basal metabolism Correct Answers All essential metabolic
functions
BMR
Bicarbonate, where and function Correct Answers Neutralizes
stomach acid when it reaches small intestine
, Bile? Where and what it dooo Correct Answers Liver (stored in
gall bladder)
Aids in fat digestion (emulsifies fat)
BMI formulas Correct Answers Weight in kg/(height in
meters)^2
[weight in lbs/(height in inches)^2]x703
Brush border/micro villi Correct Answers Increases surface
area.
(Glycocalyx) maybe
Carbs of comprised of which 3 elements? Correct Answers
Carbon.hydrogen.oxygen.
Carbs! Correct Answers ...
Cardiovascular system Correct Answers Transports water
soluble nutrients (BC)
Heart, blood vessels, capillaries, blood
Cells found in GI tract and functions Correct Answers ...
Chief cells Correct Answers Gastric lipase (digest
fat)pepsinogen
Cholecystokinin (CCK) Correct Answers Small intestine
Release of bile from GB and panc.enzymes
Colon Correct Answers Water, vitamins, salts, nutrients