ch. 11 test Flashcards
1 kg
2.2 lbs
1 tsp
5 mL
1 tbsp
15 mL
1 fl oz
30 mL
1 L
1000 mL
1 pt
480 mL
how long is the internal surface of GI
30-40 square metrrs
what breaks down starch?
enzymes
how long is the digestive system
entire length of your torso
what is mesentery
a long stretch of tissue that supports and positions all digestive organs in the abdomen, enabling them to do their jobs
other word for waste
stool
3 organs that break down food
pancreas, gallbladder, liver
how long does the bolus take to digest in the stomach
3 hours
what liquid does bolus turn into after 3 hours
chyme
what stuff goes into the large intestine
fiber, water, and dead cells
how many organs are in the digestive system
10
how many main component in digestive system
4
bile color?
yellowish green
how many complete and incomplete amino acids
9 complete and 13 incomplete
how long is the journey of digestive system
30-40 hours
define welness
a state of good health with optimal body function
hypertension and hypotension
high blood pressure and low blood pressure
osteoporosis
a condition in which the bones become porous and brittle
peristalsis
a series of muscle contractions that move food and fluids through the body
BMI
body mass index
