Tryout Test Flashcards
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absorption
taking up nutrients in the intestines
adipose tissue
fatty tissue
aerobic metabolism
Combining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation
albumin
Protein that occurs in blood plasma
alkalosis
Condition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body
amino acids
Nitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed
amphetamines
Drugs intended to inhibit appetite
anemia
Condition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells, hemoglobin or blood volume
angina pectoris
Pain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply
arteriosclerosis
Generic term for thickened arteries
arthritis
Chronic disease involving the joints
ascites
Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
aspartame
Artificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not require insulin for metabolism
aspirated
Inhaled or suctioned
Atherosclerosis
a form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls
avitaminosis
Without vitamins
beriberi
Deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate
Basal metabolism rate (BMR)
The rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance
bile
Secretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the digestion of fat
bioavailable
The ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by the body
biotin
a B vitamin, necessary for metabolism
bolus
food in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed
botulism
Deadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
bran
outer covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins cellulose and protein