NUR 1172: Nutritional Principles in Nursing, Exam 1 2023 (Questions and Answers) Latest Graded 100%

NUR 1172: Nutritional Principles in Nursing, Exam 1 2023 (Questions and Answers) Latest Graded 100%. Large intestines role in nutrient absorption: Primary task is Absorption of water (5-8 Liters per day) Mineral Absorption Sodium and other electrolytes Vitamin Absorption Vitamin K and Biotin Waste Elimination 7. Lactose Intolerance: Inability to digest lactose - varies by individual Stems from deficiency of the enzyme lactase Not the same as milk allergy 8. Prebiotics: Undigested carbohydrates that pass into the colon and ferment 9. Function of Prebiotics: To stimulate the growth and activity of healthy bacteria Increased immune function Mineral absorption Relieves constipation Colon Cancer - may help destroy cancer cells and toxic enzymes 10. Probiotics: Live microorganisms In correct amounts may result in health benefits 11. What is the most common probiotic?: Lactic Acid 1 / 7 12. What are the clinical applications for probiotics?: Diarrhea Inflammatory bowel disease Inhibition of H. Pylori Lactose Intolerance 13. Describe carbohydrates role in metabolism.: Primary and preferred energy source (Glucose) 14. Glucose's role in metabolism?: Metabolized by the liver Responsible for hormonal control Insulin and Glucagon 15. Insulin: only hormone that can lower blood glucose 16. Glucagon: one of the hormones that can elevate blood glucose 17. What are some other ways to elevate blood glucose?: Steriods Epinephrine Thyroxine Somatostatin Growth Hormone 18. Protein's role in metabolism?: Balance between anabolism and catabolism 19. Lipids' role in metabolism?: Interrelated with glucose re: involve the same make-up (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen) GH, ACTH, TSH Cortisol Epinepherine & Norepinepherine