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Digestive System And Nutrition And Metabolism Study Guide
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Digestive System And Nutrition And Metabolism Study Guide
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1. The Function Of Hydrochloric Acid In The Digestion Of Protein Is To __________________

2. _______________ Is The Hormone That Causes The Release Of Hydrochloric Acid And Pepsinogen.

3. The ________ Produces Bile

4. The Removal Of The Amine (Nitrogen) Group From An Amino Acid Is Called ______________________

5. In The Digestive Tract, The ___________________ And ____________ Do Not Participate In Chemical Digestion

6. _________________is Produced By The Chief Cells.

7. _________________is Released In The Digestive System To Neutralize Acid.

8. The _______________________ Is The Site Of Most Absorption.

9. The Formation Of Glycogen From Glucose Is ___________________

10. The Salivary Glands Include: _____________, __________________and ______________

11. The Purpose Of Bile Is _______________.

12. The Function Of The Lower Esophageal Sphincter Is To ______________

13. Pancreatic Secretions Contain _____________ And ___________which Are Responsible For The Breakdown Of Proteins

14. Deamination Of Amino Acids Produces ______________ As A Byproduct.

15. The Anabolism Of Fats (Lipids).

16. The ________________ Enters The Duodenum At The Same Location As The _________________

17. ______________ Is The Creation Of Glucose From Non-carbohydrate Sources.

18. The Functions Of The Hydrochloric Acid In The Stomach Are To ___________, __________, And ______________

19. The Movement Of Food Forward Along The Length Of The Digestive Tract Is The Result Of ________________.

20. _____________are Enzymes Present In The Saliva To Destroy Any Bacteria That Enter The Mouth In Food.

21. Digestion Of Carbohydrates Begins In The _______________

22. Lipids Are Absorbed By The _________________ In The Small Intestine.

23. Food Is Moved Through The Digestive Tract Through A Series Of Involuntary Muscular Contractions Called _______________

24. An Enzyme Secreted By The Small Intestine That Breaks Down Proteins.

25. The Enzymes Of The Small Intestine That Help In The Final Breakdown Of Sucrose, Lactose, And Maltose Are: _______________, _____________ And _______________