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1
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Amino acids and glucose enter cells by

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active transport.

2
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The taste sensation umami can best be described as

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a savory or meaty taste derived from the amino acid glutamate.

3
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Bile is formed in the ___________ and stored in the ___________.

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liver; gallbladder

4
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The salivary glands produce about ___ cup(s) of saliva each day. Saliva is a watery fluid that contains ________, ___________, and ___________.

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4; mucus; digestive enzymes; antibacterial substances

5
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The life span of absorptive cells in the villi is approximately

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2 to 5 days.

6
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The leading cause of peptic ulcer disease is

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Helicobacter pylori infection.

7
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Most of the digestive processes occur in the

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small intestine.

8
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Tissues are defined as

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a collection of cells that perform a specific function.

9
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Human digestion of food begins in the _______, where the enzyme _____ breaks down a small amount of starch.

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mouth; amylase

10
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The 4 primary types of tissue are

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epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

11
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An example of a probiotic is

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bacteria in yogurt.

12
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The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the

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liver.

13
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The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing

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a thick layer of mucus to coat the lining of the stomach.

14
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Bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) from the pancreas

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neutralize the acid contents in the duodenum.

15
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The small intestine is divided into three segments. List them in descending order.

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Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

16
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The smallest functional unit of the human body is the

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cell.

17
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A circular muscle that can open and close and acts to regulate the flow of materials in one direction is referred to as

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a sphincter.

18
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The stomach can absorb

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alcohol

19
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Gastrin, secretin, CCK, and gastric inhibitory peptide are examples of

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hormones.

20
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The bacteria that usually inhabit the large intestine are prevented from backing up into the ileum by the action of the

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ileocecal sphincter.

21
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The sphincter that allows chyme to pass into the small intestine is known as the

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pyloric sphincter.

22
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Most dietary fats will

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enter the lymphatic system.

23
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The ______ layer of the GI tract wall contains glands, blood vessels, and nerves, whereas the ________ layer is the outermost layer that protects the GI tract.

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submucosa; serosa

24
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The gastric secretion, pepsin, is necessary for

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protein digestion.

25
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Secretions from the pancreas include

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sodium bicarbonate and digestive enzymes.