How Do Hormones, Enzymes, and Bile Aid Digestion? Flashcards
1
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Hormones
A
Chemical substances that regulate, initiate, or direct cellular activity.
2
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Enzymes
A
Substances that produce chemical changes or catalyze chemical reactions.
3
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Bile
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A yellowish-green fluid made in the liver and concentrated and stored in the gallbladder. It helps emulsify fat and prepare it for digestion.
4
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What hormones induce hunger?
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- Ghrelin
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
5
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What hormones inhibit hunger?
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- CCK
- Insulin
- Amylin
- Leptin
6
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What enzymes excreted by the pancreas break down foods?
A
Trypsin
Chemotrypsin
Amylase
Lipase
