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Med200 Final
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46
Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/03/2014

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Term
Saliva contains the enzme_______ which breaks down _______
Definition
amylase breaks down carbohydrates
Term
The hole in the diaphragm that the esophagus goes through is called the
Definition
Esophageal Hiatus
Term
Which organ can absorb water, alcohol and some fat soluble drugs?
Definition
The stomach
Term
Lung. oral, and pancreatic cancer puts you at risk when using?
Definition
Tobacco
Term
The gull bladders only funtion is to?
Definition
Store Bile
Term
What hormone causes the gull bladder to release bile?
Definition
Cholecystokinin
Term
Chemical break down of food begins where?
Definition
In the mouth (amylase begins breaking down carbohydrates)
Term
The proximal portion of the ____ _______ absorbs water and few electrolytes
Definition
Large instestine
Term
The small intestine carries out most of the digestion of the body and is responsible for ?
Definition
Absorbing most of the nutrients into the blood stream
Term
The esophagus uses ______ to push food from the pharynx to the stomach
Definition
Peristalsis
Term
The small intestine mixes food with bile and pancreatic juice that contains digestive
Definition
enzymes
Term
What does the stomach secrete to further breakdown foods into usable nutrients?
Definition
Acids and Enzymes
Term
Mucous cells secrete Mucous to protect the lining of the
Definition
Stomach
Term
The ileum is directly attached to the
Definition
Large intestine
Term
Carbohydrates are digested by
Definition
Pancreatic amylase
Term
Vitamin ___ is needed for clotting
Definition
K
Term
Vitamin ___ is needed for the production of visual receptors, mucus, normal growth of bones and teeth and repair of epithelial tissues
Definition
A
Term
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is a condition in which ____ acids are pushed into the ___
Definition
Stomach, esophagus
Term
The bodys physiologic response to stress includes an increase in the
Definition
Heart, breathing rate and blood pressure
Term
Prolonged stress causes the release of ___  which inhibits the immune response , making the person more susceptible to illness
Definition
Cortisol
Term
Endocrine disorders in children generally affect
Definition
Growth
Term
Steroids are soluble in lipids. therefore cross cells membranes
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Easily
Term
The adrenal cortex secretes
Definition
Aldosterone
Term
he adrenal medulla secretes
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
The thyroid secretes
Definition
T3, T4, and calcitonin
Term
Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete
Definition
Glucagon
Term
Insulin decreases blood sugar and increases
Definition
Protein synthesis
Term
Cortisol decreaes protein synthesis but it also decreases
Definition
Inflammation which decreases pain
Term
Diabetes mellitis is caused by the production of too little or no...
Definition
Insulin by the pancreas
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What % Daily requirements for carbohydrates  of total caloric intake
Definition
45%-65%
Term
Each gram of fat contains _ calories - more than twice the calorie content of proteins and carbs
Definition
9
Term
The optimal level of protein in a persons diet
Definition
10-35%
Term
Constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease and IBS can help be treated with
Definition
Fiber
Term
Saturated Fats are derived primarily from ____ sources and are ____ at room temperature
Definition
Animal, Solid
Term
This nutrient is essential for building and repairing cells
Definition
Protein
Term
A kilocalorie commonly called a calorie is the amnt of ____ needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by  1C
Definition
Energy
Term
Carcadian rythms are regulated by
Definition
Melatonin
Term
Acromegaly is a disorder in which too much______ is produced in adults
Definition
Growth Hormone
Term
The body makes protein out of _____ which are natural organic compounds found in plant and animal foods
Definition
Amino acids
Term
Gigantism is a condition in which too much growth hormone is produced during
Definition
Childhood
Term
The ______ releases melatonin, which regulates the bodies biological clock and is linked to puberty
Definition
Pineal Body
Term
The thymus produces thymosin which promotes the production of
Definition
T lymphocytes
Term
increased levels of triglycerids and cholesterol in the blood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease can be caused by
Definition
Excess Lipids
Term
Corn oils contain
Definition
Polyunsaturated fats
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Olive oil contains
Definition
Monosaturated fats
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These organic substances are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistence to infection
Definition
Vitamins
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