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The organs of the digestive system form an irregular shaped tube called the alimentary canal or _______ ________.

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gastrointestinal tract

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The churning of food in the stomach is an example of the ___________ break down of food.

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chemical

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_________ breakdown occurs when digestive enzymes act on food as it passes through the digestive tract.

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Mechanical

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Waste material resulting from the digestive process is known as __________.

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feces.

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Foods undergo three kinds of processing in the body:

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digestion, absorption, and metabolism.

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. MOUTH

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Acceessory organ. PAROTIDS

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ACCESSORY

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. LIVER

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ACCESSORY

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. STOMACH

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. CECUM

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. ESOPHAGUS

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. RECTUM

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. PHARYNX

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MAIN

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. APPENDIX

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ACCESSORY

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. TEETH

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ACCESSORY

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. GALLBLADDER

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ACCESSORY

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select the correct response from the two choices given: Main organ or Accessory organ. PANCREAS

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ACCESSORY

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of the roof off the mouth? Uvula palatine bones maxillary bones soft palate all of the above are part of the roof of the mouth.

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MAXILLARY BONES

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The largest of the papillae on the surface of the tongue are the: Filiform fungiform vallate taste buds

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VALLATE

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The first baby tooth, on an average, appears at: 2 months 1 year 3 months 1 month 6 months

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6 MONTHS

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The portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel is the: Pulp cavity neck Root crown none of the above is correct

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CROWN

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The wall of the pulp cavity is surrounded by: Enamel Dentin Cementum Connective Tissue Bloood and lymphatic vessels

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DENTIN

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Which of the following teeth is missing from the deciduous arch? central incisor canine second premolar first molar second molar

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SECOND PREMOLAR

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The permanent central incisor erupts between the ages of ________ 9 and 13 5 and 6 7 and 10 7 and 8 None of tthe above.

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7 and 8

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The third molar appears between the ages of _________ 10 and 14 5 and 8 11 and 16 17 and 24 None of the above.

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17 and 24

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A general term for infection of the gums is: Dental caries Leukoplakia Vincent's angina Gingivitis

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Gingivittis

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The ducts of the ______ glands open into the floor of the mouth. Sublingual submandibular parotid carrottid

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submandibular

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The volume of saliva secreted per day is about: One-halff pint One pint one liter one gallon

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one liter

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Mumps are an infection of the: Parotid gland sublingual gland submandibular gland Tonsils

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Parotid gland

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Incisors are used during mastication to: Cut Piece Tear Grind

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Cut

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Another name for the third molar is: Central incisor Wisdom tooth Canine Lateral incisor

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Wisdom tooth

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After food has been chewed, it is formed into a small rounded mass called a: Moat Chyme Bolus Protease

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Bolus

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The serosa of the digestive tube is composed of the _______________ in the abdominal cavity.

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visceral peritoneum

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The digestive tract extends from the ___________ to the ______.

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mouth to the anus

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The inside or hollow space within the alimentary canal is called the __________

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lumen

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The inside layer of the digestive tract is the _________.

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mucosa

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The connective tissue layer that lies beneath the lining oof the digestive tract is the _____________.

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submucosa

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The muscularis contracts and moves food through the gastrointestinal tract by a process known as _____________.

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Peristalsis

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The outermost covering of the digestive tube is the ____________.

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Serosa

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The loops of the digestive tract are anchored to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity by the ____________.

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Mesentary

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The _____________ is a tubelike structure that functions as part of both respiratory and digestive systems. It connects the mouth with the _____________. The esophagus sserves as a passageway for movement of food from the pharynx to the ___________.

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pharynx, esophagus, and stomach.

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Food enters the stomach by passing through the muscular ______ _______ _______ at the end of the esophagus.

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lower esophageal sphincter

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Contraction of the stomach mixes the food thoroughly with the gastric juices and breaks it down into aa semisolid mixture called _________.

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chyme

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The three divisions of the stomach are the 1 2 3

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fundus, body, and pylorus

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Food is held in the stomach by the ____________ muscle long enouugh for partial digestion to occur.

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pyloric sphincter

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After food has been in the stomach for approximately 3 hours, the chyme will enter the __________.

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small intestine

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stomach folds esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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rugae

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upper right border of stomach esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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lesser curvature

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heartburn esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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acid indegestine

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10-inch passageway esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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esophagus

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shown to be an effective treatment for Crohn's disease esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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triple therapy

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semisolid mixture of stomach contents esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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chyme

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muscle contractions of the digestive system esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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peristalsis

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crater-like wound in the digestive system caused by tissue destruction esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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ulcer

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stomach pushes through the gap in the diaphragm esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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hiatal hernia

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lower left border of stomach esophagus chyme peristalsis rugae ulcer greater curvature acid indegestion triple therapy hiatal hernia lesser curvature

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greater curvature

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Which one is not part of the small intestine? jejunum ileum cecum duodenum

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cecum

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Which one of the following structures does not increase the surface area of the intestine for absorption? plicae rugae villi brush border

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rugae

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The union of the cystic duct and hepatic duct form the: common bile duct major duodenum papilla minor duodenum papilla pancreatic duct

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common bile duct

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Obstruction of the ____________ will lead to jaundice. hepatic duct pancreatic duct cystic duct none of the above

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none of the above

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Each villus in the intestine contains a lymphatic vessel or ________ the serves to absorb lipid or fat materials from the chyme. plica lacteal villa microvilli

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lacteal

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The middle the of the duodenum contains the: islets fundus body rugae major duodenum papilla

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major duodenum papilla

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Cholelithiasis is the term used to describe: biliary colic jaundice portal hypertension gall stones

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gall stones

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The liver is an: enzyme endocrine organ endocrine gland exocrine gland

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exocrine gland

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Fats in chyme stimulate the secretion of the hormone: lipase cholecystokinin protease amylase

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cholecystokinin

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The largest gland in the body is the: pituitary thyroid liver thymus

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liver

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Bacteria in the large intestine are responsible for the synthesis of vitamin E needed for normal blood clotting.

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False

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Villi in the large intestine absorb salts and water.

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False

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If waste products pass rapidly through the large intestine, constipation results.

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False

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The ileoecal valve opens into the sigmoid colon.

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False

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The splenic flexure is the bend between the ascending colon and the transverse colon.

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False

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The splenic colon is the S-shaped segment the terminates in the rectum.

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False

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The appendix serves no important digestive function in humans.

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True

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For patients with suspected appendicitis, a physician will often evaluate the apppendix by a digitaal rectal examination.

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True

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The visceral layer of the peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity.

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False

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The greater momentum is shaped like a fan and serves to anchor the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall.

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False

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Diarrhea is an inflammation of abdominal saclike outpatchings of the intestinal wall.

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False

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Crohn's disease is a type of autoimmune colitis.

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True

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A colostomy is a surgical procedure in wich an artificial anus is created on the abdominal wall.

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True

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Peritonitis is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space.

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False

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Which one of the following substances does not contain any enzymes? Saliva Bile Gastric juice Pancreatic juice Intestinal juice

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Bile

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Which one of the following is a simple sugar? Maltose Sucrose Lactose Glucose Starch

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Glucose

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Cane sugar is the same as: Maltose Lactose Sucrose Glucose None of the above

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Sucrose

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Most of the digestion of carbohydrates takes place in the: Mouth Stomach Small intestine Large intestine

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Small intestine

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Fats are broken down into: Amino acids Simple sugars Fatty acids Disaccharides

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Fatty acids

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Amylase. ____________. Maltose

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Starch

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Protease. Protiens. ___________

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Partially digested protiens

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Protease. Protiens. ___________

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Amino acids

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Lipase. ____________. Fatty acids, monoglycerides, glycerol

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Fats emulsified by bile

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Amylase. __________. Maltose

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Starch

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Peptidases. __________. Amino acids

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Peptides

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Lactase __________. Glucose and galactose

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Lactose

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Maltase. Maltose. __________.

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Glucose

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Mr. Amoto was a successful businessman, but he worked too hard and was always under great stress. He took high doses of aspirin, almost daily, to relieve his stress headaches. His doctor cautioned him that if he did not alter his style of living he would be subject to hyperacidity. What could be a result of hyperacidity?

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Formation of ulcers

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Baby Nicholas has been regurgitating his bottle feeding at every meal. The milk is curdles, but does not appear to be digested. He has become dehydrated, and so his mother, Bobbi, is taking him to the pediatrician. What is a possible diagnosis from your textbook reading?

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Nicholas has diarrhea

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Mr. Lynch has high cholesterol and quickly lost 25 pounds on an ultra low-fat diet. He has recently noticed a yellowish cast to his skin and periodic pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdominopelvic gion. What is a possible diagnosis for Mr. Lynch? What is the name of the surgical procedure that may be performed on Mr. Lunch

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-Mr. Lynch's diagnosis is jaundice -The surgical procedure is called cholecystectomy

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