Supplemental Questions: Exam 2 Flashcards
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The act of breaking down food into simple substances is […]
The act of breaking down food into simple substances is digestion
Muscular contractions moving food through the intestines is called […]
Muscular contractions moving food through the intestines is called peristalsis
Food remains in the stomach for […] hours
Food remains in the stomach for 2-8 hours
Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the […]
Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Bile is produced by the […] and stored in the gallbladder
Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream in the […] intestine
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine
The […] intestine is primarily responsible for removing water and electrolytes
The large intestine is primarily responsible for removing water and electrolytes
The […] is a storage area for feces
The rectum is a storage area for feces
Remaining food is converted to feces in the […]
Remaining food is converted to feces in the large intestine
Macronutrients are consumed in large amounts and include […]
Macronutrients are consumed in large amounts and include protein, carbs, and fat
Micronutrients are […]
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals
Proteins provide the body essential […] neede for repair
Proteins provide the body essential amino acids neede for repair
Carbohydrates are converted to […] and provide energy for the body
Carbohydrates are converted to sugar and provide energy for the body
The ability of a food to raise the body’s blood sugar is […]
The ability of a food to raise the body’s blood sugar is glycemic index
[…] help the body absorb vitamins while providing energy
Fats help the body absorb vitamins while providing energy
Trans fats are generally found in […]
Trans fats are generally found in processed foods
Saturated fats are found in […]
Saturated fats are found in animal products
Nuts, olives, olive oil, and avocados contain […] fats
Nuts, olives, olive oil, and avocados contain monounsaturated fats
[…] are not produced by the body and must be obtained by diet
Vitamins are not produced by the body and must be obtained by diet
2 hours after a meal a CBG should be […] mg/dL
2 hours after a meal a CBG should be 140-180 mg/dL
A normal BMI is […]
A normal BMI is 18.5-24.9
A BMI over […] is considered obese
A BMI over 30 is considered obese
[…] protect cells against free radicals
Antioxidants protect cells against free radicals