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What is primarily caused by stomach acid rising into the esophagus?
What percentage of adults are categorized as having obesity, according to the latest CDC data?
What is a common location for peptic ulcers?
What is the mechanism of GLP-1 agonist medications in relation to weight loss?
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Which of the following statements about peptic ulcers is true?
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What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates in animal nutrition?
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Which phase of food processing involves the breaking down of food into smaller molecules?
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Which category of animal nutrition includes nutrients that cannot be synthesized by the animal's cells?
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What are nucleic acids primarily used for in animals?
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What type of animals typically consume only plant material?
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Which essential nutrients are necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system?
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How many essential amino acids must be included in the diet of many animals, including humans?
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Which of the following deficiencies is associated with a lack of lipids in the diet?
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Which of the following nutrients is primarily responsible for making new molecules in the body?
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What is the primary role of water as an inorganic nutrient in animals?
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What is the primary role of GLP-1 in blood sugar regulation?
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What is the role of bile in digestion?
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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for lipid digestion in the small intestine?
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How are monosaccharides transported across the intestinal epithelium?
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What process allows larger fat particles to enter the bloodstream?
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What is the main function of the large intestine?
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Which enzyme activates in the small intestine to complete protein digestion?
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What hormone raises blood sugar levels when necessary?
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Which statement is true regarding essential fatty acids?
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What is a function of water-soluble vitamins?
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Which vitamin is associated with the prevention of beriberi?
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What is the function of vitamin K in the body?
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Which vitamin deficiency is likely to lead to night blindness?
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin via sunlight?
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What is a key symptom of a vitamin C deficiency?
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Which of the following vitamins assists with iron absorption?
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Which class of vitamins requires regular dietary intake due to lack of body storage?
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What deficiency may result in skin rashes and mental confusion?
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Which water-soluble vitamin is important for gluconeogenesis?
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What is a significant function of vitamin E?
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Which vitamin is primarily found in dairy products and is critical for metabolism?
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What condition is linked to a deficiency of vitamin D?
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What is the primary function of potassium (K) in the body?
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Which of the following is a function of zinc (Zn)?
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How does intracellular digestion differ from extracellular digestion?
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What is the primary function of the mouth in the alimentary canal?
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What is the role of GLP-1 in the digestive system?
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Which region of the alimentary canal is primarily involved in storage and initial digestion?
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What type of absorption occurs in the alimentary canal without energy expenditure?
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What role do epithelial cells in the alimentary canal play?
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What is the result of protein digestion occurring in the stomach?
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How does the small intestine maximize nutrient absorption?
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Which component of digestive fluid is secreted to kill microbes in the stomach?
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What triggers the salivary glands to secrete saliva?
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Which nutrient deficiency can lead to Keshan disease?
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What type of digestion occurs in most animals and takes place outside the cells?
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What is the effect of sodium (Na) deficiency on the body?
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Study Notes
Reflux/Heartburn
- Caused by stomach acid rising into the esophagus.
- Many contributing factors.
Ulcers
- Erosions of the GI tract (alimentary canal).
- Most common in the lower esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- Typically less than 1 inch wide.
- If left untreated, contents of the lumen may leak into the body cavity.
- According to the CDC, almost 6% of Americans (14.8 million people) are diagnosed with peptic ulcers each year.
Obesity
- Defined as having a body weight higher than what is considered normal for a given height.
- New CDC data from 2023 show that in 23 states, more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity.
Obesity Statistics
- Around 1 in 3 adults (30.7%) are overweight.
- More than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) are obese.
- About 1 in 11 adults (9.2%) have severe obesity.
- About 1 in 6 children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 (16.1%) are overweight.
- Almost 1 in 5 children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 (19.3%) are obese.
- About 1 in 16 children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 (6.1%) have severe obesity.
Ozempic
- Other names for this medication class include:
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists.
- GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- Incretin mimetics.
- GLP-1 analogs.
- GLP-1 agonist medications work by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone.
- An agonist is a substance that attaches to a cell receptor and causes the same action as the naturally occurring substance.
- GLP-1 medications bind to GLP receptors to trigger the effects (or roles) of the GLP-1 hormone.
- The higher the dose of the GLP-1 agonist, the more extreme the effects.
- The satiety effect of GLP1-agonists reduces your food intake, appetite, and hunger, leading to weight loss.
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This quiz covers significant health issues including reflux, ulcers, and obesity. It details causes, statistics, and implications associated with each condition. Test your knowledge on these prevalent health concerns affecting many individuals.