BIOD 121 (portage): Module 2 Problem Set Questions All Solved Correct Rated A+.

Heartburn/GERD - Answer A burning sensation in the esophagus. 6 major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? - Answer 1. mouth 2. esophagus 3. stomach 4. small intestine 5. large intestine 6. rectum What organs assist in digestion but are not considered to be a part of the GI tract? - Answer Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract. What are responsible for control of blood sugar regulation? - Answer hormones What is excess glucose (blood sugar) stored as? - Answer glycogen __________ does not help to lower blood sugar levels - Answer glucagon High blood sugar levels is called - Answer hyperglycemia When blood sugar is high, ________ is released from the pancreas. - Answer insulin refers to low blood sugar levels - Answer hypoglycemia normal blood sugar levels are - Answer 70-100 mg/dl Bile is secreted in the small intestine for the digestion of: - Answer fats Hard dry stools related to a low fiber diet - Answer constipation