Portage Learning: Nutrition Module 2 Latest Update Graded A+

Portage Learning: Nutrition Module 2 Latest Update Graded A+ What organs assist in digestion but are not considered to be a part of the GI tract? Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Bile is secreted in the small intestine for the digestion of: Fats This disease is not well understood but causes bloating and abdominal pain. IBS Which of the following statements are NOT true concerning blood sugar regulation? Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels When blood sugar levels are low, insulin is released from the pancreas Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dl Insulin is secreted by the gallbladder Which of the following statements are NOT True concerning fats and lipids? Lecithin is an example of a sterol Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels Stick margarine is an example of a saturated fat This is also called non fermentable fiber: Insoluble Fiber Hard dry stools related to a low fiber diet. Constipation In what portion of the GI tract is bile used for digestion of fats? Small intestine This dissolves in the GI tract: Soluble Fiber What are the six major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum Delivers cholesterol to cells LDL Delivers the lipids to the liver Chylomicron Have no double bonds saturated fats Triglycerides that carry the lipids from the liver to the cell VLDL Made of three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule Triglycerides Which of the following statements are NOT true about protein and the diet? Weightlifters require protein supplements to build muscle A meal of beans and corn tortillas provides complete protein Plant proteins are high quality protein Animal proteins are incomplete proteins Sphincters play an important role in the GI tract. Generally speaking, what is that role? Three key sphincters are the esophageal sphincter, the pyloric sphincter, and the ileocecal sphincter. Give the location of each and why each is important.