Hondros BIO 117 Nutrition Exam With Complete Solution Graded A+

Peristalsis - Answer-makes food moves through the digestive system from the mouth toward the anus Stomach - Answer-Fundus, body, and pylorus are parts of this organ Duodenum - Answer-Site of most chemical digestion, common bile duct empties its contents here, Colon - Answer-site of absorption for most end products of digestion Lower esophageal sphincter - Answer-structure prevents gastric reflux Bile - Answer-Emulsification is the function of this substance Trypsin - Answer-digests proteins Gastric Function - Answer-Secretion of intrinsic factor, secretion of bile, digestion of proteins liver - Answer-organ that secretes most of the plasma proteins, including albumin and many of the clotting factors 3 categories of carbohydrate nutrients - Answer-1. Monosaccharides, glucose, and Disaccharides 2. Starch 3. Fiber Monosaccharides, Glucose, and disaccharides - Answer-from fruits, sugar cane, and milk Starch - Answer-from cereal grain, legumes, root vegatables Fiber - Answer-Cellulose from vegetablesComplex carbs - Answer-provide other nutrients than simple carbs, and are absorbed at a lower rate preventing a sudden spike in blood glucose level Corn Syrup - Answer-Major source of sugar in our diet that is providing excess amount of simple carbs Proteins building blocks - Answer-Amino Acids Amino Acids - Answer-1. Nonessential Amino Acids 2. Essential Amino Acids Nonessential Amino Acids - Answer-our bodies can synthesize these Essential Amino Acids - Answer-our bodies cannot synthesize these Complete Proteins - Answer-Contain all of the essential amino acids Foods that provide complete proteins - Answer-meat, eggs, dairy products, soy Incomplete Proteins - Answer-do not contain all of the essential amino acids