Test 1 Flashcards
(58 cards)
Prevents food from entering the windpipe when swallowing
Epiglottis
Organ that stores lymph cells
Appendix
Controls the entry of chyme into the duodenum
Pylorus
Controls the entry of chyme into the colon
Ileocecal Valve
Enzyme that digests starch
Carbohydrase
Substance that helps make or break a chemical bond
Enzyme
A component of gastric juice
Hydrochloric Acid
Organ that releases bile into the small intestine
Gallbladder
Organ that synthesizes bile
Liver
Fingerlike projection of small intestine lining
Villus
Type of cell that secretes mucus
Goblet
Absorption mechanism that requires energy
Active Transport
Absorption mechanism that does not require energy
Diffusion
Connects an artery to a vein
Capillary
Vessel that carries blood from liver to heart
Hepatic Vein
Vessel that carries blood from GI tract to liver
Hepatic portal vein
Carries fat-soluble vitamins
Lymphatic System
Hormone that signals release of pancreatic bicarbonate
Secretin
Hormone that triggers release of gastric acid
Gastrin
Hormone that signals release of bile
Cholecystokinin
What are the energy yielding nutrients?
Macronutrients: Carbs, Fat, Protein
What risk factors can contribute to chronic diseases?
Diet, Alcohol Use, Activity Patterns, Tobacco Use, Persist over time, Cluster and focus on one factor may improve another
What are nutrients?
chemical substances obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of the body’s tissues. Nutrients may also reduce the risks of some diseases.
What are non-nutrient sources?
Fibers, Phytochemical, Pigments, Additives, Alcohol