WGU D313: Anatomy and Physiology II -
Digestive
1. What is a source of complex
d. Legumes
carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes
Essential amino acids
2. What do animal sources of protein have
that plant sources of protein do not?
b. Soy
3. What is a source of protein?
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat
4. Why is insoluble fiber helpful in a diet? Increases stool bulk to reduce
tran-
sit time of food through the
digestive tract
5. What is a function of lipids in a diet? Make hormones and surround
nerves
6. What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats? Liquid at room
temperature
7. What are 2 major functions of the pancreas? 1. Produces insulin and
glucagon to
control blood sugar levels.
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to
break down macronutrients.
8. What are 2 functions of the peritoneum? 1. Anchors intestines to the
abdomi-
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2. Prevents friction between the
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Digestive
1. What is a source of complex
d. Legumes
carbohydrates?
a. Eggs
b. Syrup
c. Milk
d. Legumes
Essential amino acids
2. What do animal sources of protein have
that plant sources of protein do not?
b. Soy
3. What is a source of protein?
a. Fruit
b. Soy
c. Wheat
4. Why is insoluble fiber helpful in a diet? Increases stool bulk to reduce
tran-
sit time of food through the
digestive tract
5. What is a function of lipids in a diet? Make hormones and surround
nerves
6. What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats? Liquid at room
temperature
7. What are 2 major functions of the pancreas? 1. Produces insulin and
glucagon to
control blood sugar levels.
2. Secretes digestive enzymes to
break down macronutrients.
8. What are 2 functions of the peritoneum? 1. Anchors intestines to the
abdomi-
1/
11
, WGU D313: Anatomy and Physiology II -
Digestive
nal wall.
2. Prevents friction between the
ab- dominal organs.
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