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chapter 7: human nutrition Flashcards

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3 functions of carbs

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  1. energy
  2. cell division
  3. active transport
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3 functions of lipids

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  1. energy
  2. insulation
  3. protection for organs
  4. make cell membranes
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3 functions of proteins

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  1. build new cells
  2. produce haemoglobin
  3. produce antibodies
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what causes scurvy

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lack of vitamin c

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what are the consequences of scurvy

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  1. pain in joint and muscles
  2. bleeding from gums and other places
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what causes rickets

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lack of vitamin d

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what is the consequence of rickets

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soft and deformed bones

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what causes anaemia

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lack of iron

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what are the consequences of anaemia

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  1. not enough red blood cells
  2. not enough oxygen to tissues
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what is the importance of fibre

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it helps to push food along the alimentary canal

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what is the importance of water

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acts as a solvent for waste products

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what is peristalsis

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muscular contractions of the circular and longitudinal muscles of the intestinal wall to push food down the oesophagus

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which is the shorter section and the longer section of the small intestine

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shortest: duodenum
longest: ileum

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which is the shorter section and the longer section of the large intestine

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shortest: rectum
longest: colon

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where is the enzyme amylase secreted

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  1. salivary glands in the mouth
  2. pancreas
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is amylase alkaline or acidic

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alkaline

17
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where is the enzyme maltase secreted

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intestinal walls

18
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where does maltase act

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ileum

19
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where is pepsin secreted

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gastric juice

20
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where does pepsin act

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stomach

21
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is maltase acidic or alkaline

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alkalin

22
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is pepsin acidic or alkaline

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acidic

23
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where is trypsin secreted

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pancreas

24
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is trypsin acidic or alkaline

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alkalin

25
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where is lipase secreted

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pancreas

26
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is lipase acidic or alkaline

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alkaline

27
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what goes through the hepatic portal vein in the villi

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non-fat soluble substances

28
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where do substances in the hepatic portal vein go to

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liver

29
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what goes through the lacteal in the villi

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fat soluble substances

30
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where do substances in the lacteal go to

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lymph duct that empties into blood

31
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what is deamination

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process of converting excess amino acids into urea and carbs by the liver

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