ADDITIONAL Flashcards

1
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process of breaking down food into
nutrients that aid in the body and its functions.

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DIGESTION

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2
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physical breakdown of food.

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MECHANICAL DIGESTION

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3
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breaks food molecule
-usually in the small intestines

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CHEMICAL DIGESTION

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4
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2 types of digestion

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MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL DIGESTION

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5
Q

entry point of food

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MOUTH

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6
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for lubrication of food for
further breakdown

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saliva

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7
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breakdown of food

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*mastification

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8
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warms and moistens food
-transfers food from mouth to
esophagus

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PHARYNX (throat)

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9
Q

contracts in a synchronized manner
(PERISTALSIS) to move food to the
stomach

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ESOPHAGUS

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10
Q

sac like organ that holds, grinds and
mixes food
-secretes hydrochloric acid which is a
powerful enzyme to continue the
process of breaking down of food

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STOMACH

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11
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mixes food with digestive juices from
the hepatobillary tract
*walls of the small intestines absorb
water and digested nutrients into the
bloodstream

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SMALL INTESTINES

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12
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(mouth,pharynx,
stomach, intestines, anus

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HOLLOW ORGANS

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13
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(liver, pancreas,
gallbladder)

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SOLID ORGANS

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14
Q

further absorbs water and changes
wasts from liquid to stools.
-where waste products accumulates

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LARGE INTESTINES

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15
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Under small intestine

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  1. duodenum-breaksdown food
  2. jejunum
  3. ileum
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16
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Under large intestines

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  1. Ascending
  2. transverse
  3. descending
  4. sigmoid
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17
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stores stools until it is pushed out of
the anus during defecation

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RECTUM

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18
Q

consists of pelvic floor muscles and 2
anal sphincters

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ANUS

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19
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produces and secretes bile that helps in
the digestion and absorption of fats
-cleanses and purifies blood from small
intestines

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LIVER

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20
Q

secretes enzymes into the duodenum
-breaksdown CHO, CHON, fats

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PANREAS

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21
Q

pear shaped reservoir
-during meals, gallbladder contracts and
sends bile to the duodenum
-bile travels via cystic duct towards GB
for storage

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GALLBLADDER

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22
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MOST IMPORTANT SOURCE OF FUEL

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CARBOHYDRATES (CHO)

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23
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gives quickest form of energy
-stored in the liver as a form of glycogen
-excess glycogen turns into fat

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CARBOHYDRATES (CHO)

24
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bread, grains, lentils, beans
-keeps body from feeling hungry longer
and blood sugar levels to normal

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HEALTHY CARBS

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candies, cookies, cake, soda -fast acting carbs
NON HEALTHY CARBS
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needed to grow and repair cells -comes from plant and animal sources, dairy, nuts and beans
PROTEIN
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are the building blocks of protein
AMINO ACIDS
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came from plants since that lack atleast one AA.
Incomplete proteins
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came from animal products
Complete protein
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promotes growth, reproduction and maintenance of health
VITAMINS
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dissolves in water -easily absorbed and metabolized quickly
WATER SOULUBLE VITAMINS
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majority of the vitamins including
VIT B COMPLEX AND VIT C
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for glucose metabolism
B1 (THIAMINE)
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conversion of food into glucose
B2(RIBOFLAVIN)
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repairs DNA
B3 (NIACIN)
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maintains healthy skin
B5 (PANTOTHENIC)-
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immune system health and brain development
B6(PYRYDOXINE)
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for liver metabolism
B7 (BIOTIN)
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for production of DNA/RNA
B9 (FOLATE)
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maintains cells healthy
B12 (cobalamin)
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needed by the body for energy, balances hormones, protects heart and brain and to absorb vitamins
FATS
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UNIT OF MEASUREMENT AND ENERGY
CALORIE
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artificial and saturated fats -weight gain and arteriosclerosis Eg. Processed meats (bacon)
Bad fats
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omega-3 -mental health, weight control, mood stabilizer
Good fats
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fatty, wax-like substance HDL(high density lipid)-GOOD LDL-BAD
STEROLS/ CHOLESTEROL
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dissolves in fat -found in high fat sources (egg yolk, beef, dairy) -doesn’t immediately leave the body -VIT ADEK
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
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protection of the heart and supports insulin sensitivity Eg. Avocado, Nuts, Olives
MONOSATURATED FATS
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Under polysaturated fats we have
OMEGA 3 OMEGA 6
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reduces inflammation and supports hormonal balance
Omega 3
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supports muscle and brain functions
Omega 6
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Worst fat - -byproduct of hydrogenation
TRANSFATS
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Vit ADEK
A-For vision, growth and immune system production D-for bone structure E-antioxidant from free radicals K-for blood clotting and bone building
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Should be included in the diet because the body cannot produce them
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
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Can be produced by the body
NON ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
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9 essential amino acids
HISTIDINE ISOLEUCINE LEUCINE LYSINE METHIONINE PHENYLALANINE THREONINE TRYPTOPHAN VALINE
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Non essential amino acids
ASPARTIC ACID ARGININE ASPARAGINE ALANINE CYSTEINE CYSTINE GLUTAMIC ACID/GLUTAMINE GLYCINE PROLINE SERINE TYROSINE