Nutrition Chp.3-4 (2)

Hydrolyzing the proteins in foods

What enzymes are responsible for
Reflux

A backward flow, as of gastric acid into the esophagus
Holds bile produced in the liver until it is needed for digesting fatty foods in the duodenum of the small intestine (the organ that stores and concentrates bile)

Function of the gallbladder
An emulsifier that prepares fats and __ for digestion; an exocrine secretion mode by liver, shared in the gallbladder, and released in small intestine when needed

Function of bile
Primary site for absorption of nutrients

The small intestine
The lymphatic vessale of the intestine that take up nutrients and pass them to the lymph circulation

Lacteals
Probiotics

The living bacteria found in yogurt are also known as
Bacteria

The intestinal microflora are comprised primarily of
Choking

Condition in which Heimlich maneuver may be useful
Constipation

Condition likely to occur from insufficient intake of fiber

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Nutrition Chp.3-4 (2)

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Chp.3-4 test

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2015-03-01T00:44:32Z

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