MA 700 week 1 study guide 2025/2026.
What is the name of the semi-fluid that results when food is broken down into the stomach
Chyme
How long does it take a stomach to empty after eating
4 to 6 hours
What is the first part of the small intestines
Duodenum
What is the name of the valve located between the small intestines and the large intestines
Ileocecal val
What is the name of the s-shape portion of the colon
Sigmoid
what is hepatocytes
liver cells
What emulsifies fat into small droplets
bile salts
What emulsifies fat agents that break large fat globules into tiny fat droplets
bile salts
What is the function of gallbladder
to store and concentrate bile
What is the end product of protein digestion
amino acids
what are absorbable end products of protein digestion
amino acids
the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses them and their relationship to health
nutrition
what is a chemical substance found in food that is needed by the body for survival and well-being
nutrients
examples of macronutrients
carbohydrates, protein, fat
not prevents cancer
What is the name of the semi-fluid that results when food is broken down into the stomach
Chyme
How long does it take a stomach to empty after eating
4 to 6 hours
What is the first part of the small intestines
Duodenum
What is the name of the valve located between the small intestines and the large intestines
Ileocecal val
What is the name of the s-shape portion of the colon
Sigmoid
what is hepatocytes
liver cells
What emulsifies fat into small droplets
bile salts
What emulsifies fat agents that break large fat globules into tiny fat droplets
bile salts
What is the function of gallbladder
to store and concentrate bile
What is the end product of protein digestion
amino acids
what are absorbable end products of protein digestion
amino acids
the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses them and their relationship to health
nutrition
what is a chemical substance found in food that is needed by the body for survival and well-being
nutrients
examples of macronutrients
carbohydrates, protein, fat
not prevents cancer
