The protein you eat is mostlya. incorporated into your body without modification.b. eliminated in feces.c. converted to fat before digestion.d. dismantled into individual amino acids.

Q: Although the stomach is normally thought of as the major player in the digestive process, the bulk…

A: Although the stomach is normally thought of as the major player in the digestive process, the bulk…

Q: Chemical digestion does not involve…  A. stomach acid B. peristalsis C. enzymes D. the salivary…

A: Chemical digestion begins in the mouth. It involves breaking down of food into smaller particles…

Q: The food coming out of the stomach is very acidic. It is neutralized and made somewhat alkaline by…

A: The digestion of food starts in the mouth. The salivary amylase is responsible for digestion of…

Q: There are two different kinds of secretions associated with the digestive system that needs to be…

A: The following  are the gastrointestinal hormones which are responsible  for control of the digestive…

Q: The region of the digestive tract most responsible for absorption of nutrients is the: a. stomach b.…

A: Digestive Tract: The digestive system involves the digestive tract and its accessory organs that…

Q: At which stage do nutrients enter an organism’s bloodstream?a. Ingestionb. Digestionc. Absorptiond.…

A: Digestion is the process of converting complex substances into simpler ones. It is carried out by…

Q: The small intestine is specialized for absorption because it a. is the last section of the…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  DIGESTIVE SYSTEM  The digestive system of the human body consist of different…

Q: Which of the following occurs in the small intestine?a. the first stage of starch breakdownb. the…

A: Digestion is the process of converting complex food into simple absorbable forms. It is carried out…

Q: The following is produced in the gall bladder/liver and aids in digestion and absorption of lipidsa.…

A: The question asks about which of the following option is produced in the gall bladder/liver and…

Q: Which of the following is NOT broken down into smaller molecules during digestion?   Group of answer…

A: Non-digestible nutrients are substances that do not undergo significant breakdown or chemical…

Q: Pepsina. breaks down protein in the small intestine.b. breaks down protein in the stomach.c. is…

A: Answer is b.) breaks down protein in the stomach.

Q: Why are carbohydrates the body's preferred source of energy? Because they ... *   A. are expensive…

A: Carbohydrates considered as sugar molecules. Along with other proteins and fats, carbohydrates are…

Q: Most of the absorption of food molecules takes place in thea. stomach.b. liver.c. small intestine.d.…

A: Answer is c.)  small intestine.

Q: In a non-fermenting mono-gastric animal, which of the following compounds is least digestible?…

A: In a non-fermenting monogastric animal, such as humans or dogs, cellulose is the least digestible…

Q: What is/are the primary role(s) of the large intestine?

A: Introduction:The large intestine, also known as the colon, is a vital part of the digestive system.…

Q: Proteins are digested in the alimentary canal into amino acids. Amino acids move into the blood from…

A: Nutrition is a process through which we acquire food that is necessary to generate energy through…

Q: Which of the following is incorrect regarding gastric juice?a. It is provided by the pancreas.b. It…

A: Gastric juice comprises water, mucus, hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. Of these five…

Q: You are a dietitian working in a hospital.  You noticed that the resident physician typically orders…

A: Malnutrition is a risk factor for patient morbidity and mortality on its own. It has been linked to…

Q: Which of the following statement is correct? a. disaccharides, glucose is the main source of energy…

A: Macromolecules are large molecules composed of several monomer units joined end to end. These…

Q: The alimentary canal, or digestive tract, is made up of the: a. pancreas, liver, and gallbladderb.…

A: Digestion is the process, by which the larger food particles are broken down into smaller absorbable…

Q: Which of the following sentences is not true? a. Humans have digestive enzymes to breakdown…

A: Cellulose is a type of polysaccharide or a complex carbohydrate. It consists of 3,000 or more…

Q: Which of the following nutrients are absorbed in the stomach? a Carbohydrates, lipids, and…

A: The gastrointestinal tract, as well as the digestive organs that support it, make up the human…

Q: After _____ are absorbed by intestine cells, they go into lymph vessels rather than blood. A.…

A: ANSWER :LIPIDS

Q: The amino acids that must be consumed in the diet are calledessential. Nonessential amino acidsa.…

A: Answer is a.) can be produced by the body.

Q: Which of the following lists structures in order from smallest to largest? a. small intestine,…

A: The small intestine is an organ of the digestive tract representing the site of maximum absorption.…

Q: Which of the following nutrients are digested within the small intestine? a. proteins b. lipids c.…

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: The principal function for intestinal goblet cells is: Select one: t of a. secreting digestive…

A: Introduction :- Goblet cells are found throughout the small and large intestine and are crucial for…

Q: Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and enables food to…

A: A surgical operation that decreases the size of the stomach and allows food to bypass a portion of…

Q: correct function 1)Mouth 2)Esophagus 3)Stomach 4)Pancreas 5)Liver 6)Gallbladder 7)Small intestines…

A: Digestive system consists of alimentary canal which is a long tract starting from mouth and ending…

Q: Digestive enzymes that chemically digest most of our ingested food are secreted by the a. liver. b.…

A: Digestion is the process by which food is broken down both physically and chemically into nutrients,…

Q: Which of the following statements is true?a. Intracellular digestion commonly occurs in…

A: The digestive system is the largest organ system present in the human body. The system is composed…

Q: The function of bile salts is toa. act as detergents.b. calm digestion.c. stimulate the…

A: Bile salts are found in bile juice, a secretion produced by liver cells to aid digestion. The…

Q: The purpose of Microvilli in the human digestive tract is to:  a.    kill detrimental bacteria in…

A: Microvilli, in general are the most simplest of little microscopic, nonmotile, finger-like…

Q: Which of the following is not an accessory digestive organ? O A. pancreas O B. esophagus O C.…

A: Digestion is process in which complex components of food get converted into simplex and small…

Q: One of the following is not a function of the liver, which one? a. storage of fat-soluble vitamins…

A: The liver is the biggest gland in the body, weighing around 1.2 to 1.5 kg in an adult person. It has…

Q: Bilea. is an important enzyme for the digestion of fats.b. cannot be stored.c. is made by the…

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal lot in addition to the adornment…

Q: Which of the following function below is not performed by the liver? a. deamination of amino acids…

A: The liver is the main organ which governs the energy metabolism of the body.  The liver maintains…

Q: Digestion begins in the mouth where teeth shred the food as a person chews. This process is known as…

A: Digestive system: It includes the digestive track and accessory organs to perform digestion. It has…

Q: All of the following are functions of the liver except the a. release of insulin. b. formation of…

A: The cells, which are the basic unit of an organism’s body, group together as per their structure and…

Q: Lipids in the diet can be ________.a. broken down into energy for the bodyb. stored as triglycerides…

A: Fat is the important energy source for the body. Fat is made of fatty acids and glycerol. Fatty…

Q: The release of CCK and bile is triggered when fat enters the Select one: a. small intestine Ob.…

A: Introduction :- A peptide/neurotransmitter secreted by neurons of the central and peripheral nervous…

Nutrition and Digestion

The process of consuming nutrients to utilize them for various biological purposes is known as nutrition. The substances absorbed from food are known as nutrients. They serve different important functions in the body, such as repairing wounds and damages, generating energy for metabolism, and regulating biochemical reactions.