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