Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients utilizing a trans-
porter? - ANSWER Facilitated diffusion
Esophagus - ANSWER passageway for food
stomach - ANSWER hold volume of food and mechanically and chemically digest it
small intestine - ANSWER site of digestion and absorption
large intestine - ANSWER reabsorbs water and some vitamins
rectum - ANSWER passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
Salivary glands - ANSWER releases saliva containing enzymes
liver - ANSWER produces bile to breakdown fats
Gallbladder - ANSWER stores bile produced by the liver to be released into the intestine
to digest fats
pancreas - ANSWER release digestive enzymes to chemically digest food
Accessory GI organs - ANSWER salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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, True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Intrinsic factor is a vital glycoprotein produced in the stomach and is necessary for the B12
to be absorbed. - ANSWER True
heartburn - ANSWER gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the epithelial lining
diarrhea - ANSWER loose watery and frequent stool
diverticulosis - ANSWER small pouches that push out through weak spots in the colon
that can become inflamed
Irritable bowel syndrome - ANSWER associated with bloating, abdominal pains, cramps,
diarrhea, or constipation
Peptic ulcer - ANSWER sores that develop along the GI tract triggered by H. Pylori,
NSAIDs, stress or smoking
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn: - ANSWER Possible answers:
eating smaller meals that are low in fat,
chewing food well,
avoiding overeating, and limiting coffee, tea, alcohol and certain spices
waiting 2 hours after a meal before lying down
sleep with the head of the bed elevated
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea. - ANSWER Treatment usually requires increased
fluid consumption to prevent dehydration. A diet of broth, tea, toast, and low fiber foods
should be consumed, as tolerated.
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porter? - ANSWER Facilitated diffusion
Esophagus - ANSWER passageway for food
stomach - ANSWER hold volume of food and mechanically and chemically digest it
small intestine - ANSWER site of digestion and absorption
large intestine - ANSWER reabsorbs water and some vitamins
rectum - ANSWER passes undigested foodstuffs from the body
Salivary glands - ANSWER releases saliva containing enzymes
liver - ANSWER produces bile to breakdown fats
Gallbladder - ANSWER stores bile produced by the liver to be released into the intestine
to digest fats
pancreas - ANSWER release digestive enzymes to chemically digest food
Accessory GI organs - ANSWER salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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, True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Intrinsic factor is a vital glycoprotein produced in the stomach and is necessary for the B12
to be absorbed. - ANSWER True
heartburn - ANSWER gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the epithelial lining
diarrhea - ANSWER loose watery and frequent stool
diverticulosis - ANSWER small pouches that push out through weak spots in the colon
that can become inflamed
Irritable bowel syndrome - ANSWER associated with bloating, abdominal pains, cramps,
diarrhea, or constipation
Peptic ulcer - ANSWER sores that develop along the GI tract triggered by H. Pylori,
NSAIDs, stress or smoking
List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn: - ANSWER Possible answers:
eating smaller meals that are low in fat,
chewing food well,
avoiding overeating, and limiting coffee, tea, alcohol and certain spices
waiting 2 hours after a meal before lying down
sleep with the head of the bed elevated
List a dietary treatment for diarrhea. - ANSWER Treatment usually requires increased
fluid consumption to prevent dehydration. A diet of broth, tea, toast, and low fiber foods
should be consumed, as tolerated.
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