WGU D313 A&P 2 Metabolism and Digestive
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Nutrition - ANSWER the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary to
maintain healthy regulation of the body
Nutrients - ANSWER chemical substances acquired through the digestion and absorption
of food
Essential Nutrients - ANSWER nutrients that are essential for normal growth and
development
Macronutrients - ANSWER nutrients required in a large quantity by the body
Micronutrients - ANSWER nutrients required in a small quantity by the body
Simple Carbohydrates - ANSWER simple sugars
Complex Carbohydrates - ANSWER branched simple carbohydrates
Cellulose - ANSWER a major component of plant cell walls, it is found in vegetables
Insoluble Fiber - ANSWER fiber that is not digested by the alimentary canal
Dietary Fiber - ANSWER a type of carbohydrate, but unlike other carbohydrates, it
cannot be digested and therefore does not have any calories
,Obesity - ANSWER excessive accumulation of fat in the body
Amino Acid - ANSWER these are the molecules that combine to form proteins
Malnutrition - ANSWER a serious condition that happens when your diet does not
contain the right amount of nutrients
Unsaturated Fats - ANSWER type of fats that tend to be liquid at room temperature and
are known as oils
Saturated Fats - ANSWER a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid
molecules without double bonds; considered to be less healthy in the diet than
unsaturated fat
Trans Fats - ANSWER a type of dietary fat
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANSWER vitamins that can dissolve in water
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANSWER vitamins that cannot in water but can dissolve in lipids
Bone Degeneration - ANSWER deteriorating bone tissue
Fatigue - ANSWER a feeling of being excessively tired
Heart Arrhythmia - ANSWER the irregular beating of the heart
, Digestion - ANSWER the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be
absorbed into the bloodstream
Alimentary Canal - ANSWER the long passage inside your body that food moves along,
from the mouth to the opening where it leaves your body as waste
Salivary Glands - ANSWER the glands that make saliva, which helps with swallowing and
digestion and protects your teeth from bacteria
Liver - ANSWER a large gland in the body that has a rich blood supply, secretes bile, and
helps in storing some nutrients and forming some body wastes
Gallbladder - ANSWER a small pouch that sits just under the liver
Pancreas - ANSWER an organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of
vertebrates
Secretion - ANSWER the production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell;
also, the substance produced
Vermillion Border - ANSWER represents the change in the epidermis from highly
keratinized external skin to less keratinized internal skin
Buccal Glands - ANSWER minor salivary glands located on the inner side of the cheeks
Deciduous Teeth - ANSWER the official term for baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth
Crown - ANSWER the part of the tooth that projects above the gum line
System Questions with 100% Correct Answers|
Verified
Nutrition - ANSWER the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary to
maintain healthy regulation of the body
Nutrients - ANSWER chemical substances acquired through the digestion and absorption
of food
Essential Nutrients - ANSWER nutrients that are essential for normal growth and
development
Macronutrients - ANSWER nutrients required in a large quantity by the body
Micronutrients - ANSWER nutrients required in a small quantity by the body
Simple Carbohydrates - ANSWER simple sugars
Complex Carbohydrates - ANSWER branched simple carbohydrates
Cellulose - ANSWER a major component of plant cell walls, it is found in vegetables
Insoluble Fiber - ANSWER fiber that is not digested by the alimentary canal
Dietary Fiber - ANSWER a type of carbohydrate, but unlike other carbohydrates, it
cannot be digested and therefore does not have any calories
,Obesity - ANSWER excessive accumulation of fat in the body
Amino Acid - ANSWER these are the molecules that combine to form proteins
Malnutrition - ANSWER a serious condition that happens when your diet does not
contain the right amount of nutrients
Unsaturated Fats - ANSWER type of fats that tend to be liquid at room temperature and
are known as oils
Saturated Fats - ANSWER a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid
molecules without double bonds; considered to be less healthy in the diet than
unsaturated fat
Trans Fats - ANSWER a type of dietary fat
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANSWER vitamins that can dissolve in water
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANSWER vitamins that cannot in water but can dissolve in lipids
Bone Degeneration - ANSWER deteriorating bone tissue
Fatigue - ANSWER a feeling of being excessively tired
Heart Arrhythmia - ANSWER the irregular beating of the heart
, Digestion - ANSWER the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be
absorbed into the bloodstream
Alimentary Canal - ANSWER the long passage inside your body that food moves along,
from the mouth to the opening where it leaves your body as waste
Salivary Glands - ANSWER the glands that make saliva, which helps with swallowing and
digestion and protects your teeth from bacteria
Liver - ANSWER a large gland in the body that has a rich blood supply, secretes bile, and
helps in storing some nutrients and forming some body wastes
Gallbladder - ANSWER a small pouch that sits just under the liver
Pancreas - ANSWER an organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of
vertebrates
Secretion - ANSWER the production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell;
also, the substance produced
Vermillion Border - ANSWER represents the change in the epidermis from highly
keratinized external skin to less keratinized internal skin
Buccal Glands - ANSWER minor salivary glands located on the inner side of the cheeks
Deciduous Teeth - ANSWER the official term for baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth
Crown - ANSWER the part of the tooth that projects above the gum line
