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The last section of the small intestine - (ANSWER)Ileum
Fingerlike projections that line the small intestines and aide in nutrient absorption -
(ANSWER)Villi
The first section of the small intestine - (ANSWER)Duodenum
The portion of the digestive system where nutrients are absorbed - (ANSWER)Small intestine
Projections that line the villi to increase the surface area for nutrient absorption -
(ANSWER)Microvilli
The middle section of the small intestine - (ANSWER)Jejunum
______ is an example of a mineral the body uses for metabolic functions. -
(ANSWER)Calcium, iodine, iron, sodium
Carbohydrates, lipids, and _____ are the three classes of nutrients the body needs. -
(ANSWER)proteins
Produces bile, stores excess glucose - (ANSWER)liver
Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar - (ANSWER)pancreas
, Diverts blood from small intestine to liver for processing - (ANSWER)Hepatic portal system
Stores bile - (ANSWER)Gall bladder
Aids in digestion and absorption of fats - (ANSWER)Bile
_____ disease is an inflammatory disorder that affects the intestines, among other body organs. If
the intestine becomes too damaged, a part of it must be removed. - (ANSWER)Chron's
____ is a disorder in which a person does not make the necessary enzymes for proper digestion
and absorption of fats and some other nutrients. - (ANSWER)Cystic fibrosis
_____ is a condition characterized by inflammation of the kidneys caused by a bacterial
infection, which makes it difficult for the kidneys to properly filter blood. -
(ANSWER)Nephritis
A _____ is a substance that promotes the loss of water through urine. - (ANSWER)diuretic
The normal pH range of the blood - (ANSWER)7.37-7.43
Buffers excess hydrogen ions - (ANSWER)bicarbonate
Organs of the urinary system that filter blood and help maintain blood pH -
(ANSWER)Kidneys
The comparative amounts of acids and bases in extracellular fluids such as blood -
(ANSWER)acid-base balance
Substance that makes the blood more acidic; decreases pH - (ANSWER)Hydrogen ions