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part of the body that is approximately 6 meters long
small intestine
parts of small intestines
ileum, jejunum, duodenum
complex carbohydrates that come from plants and can't be digested or non soluble
fiber
organic subs. that are soluble in alcohol but non soluble in water
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participates in the synthesis of thyroxine a hormone in the thyroid gland
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naturally occurring substance that is formed through geological process
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it is stored in the body cells and are not excreted as easily as water soluble vitamins
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it travels freely through the body, an excess amount usually are excreted by the kidney
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it is the sum of all cell interactions between an organism and the food it consumes
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these are nutrients needed throughout life in small quantities
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a guide that shows the balance of food needed by the body
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lack of ability to perform...
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an ambulation, an important form of exercise
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disturbance of equilibrium cause by constant motion
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walk with greater balance, distribute weight
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an external appliances that correct the body part
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artificial body parts
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process that maintains blood glucose level
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building blocks of protein
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it means elderly
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Study Notes
Small Intestines
- The small intestines are approximately 6 meters long
- The small intestines are made up of different parts: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Dietary Fiber
- Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate from plants that cannot be digested
- Dietary fiber is also known as insoluble fiber
Lipids
- Lipids are organic substances that are soluble in alcohol but not water
Iodine
- Iodine participates in the synthesis of thyroxine, a hormone produced in the thyroid gland
Minerals
- Minerals are naturally occurring substances formed through geological processes
Fat-soluble Vitamins
- Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body cells and are not easily excreted like water-soluble vitamins
- Examples of fat-soluble vitamins include Vitamin A, D, E, and K
Water-soluble Vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins can travel freely through the body
- Excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are usually excreted by the kidneys
- Examples of water-soluble vitamins include Vitamin B and C
Metabolism
- Metabolism is the sum of all cellular interactions within an organism related to food consumption
Micronutrients
- Micronutrients are nutrients that are needed throughout life in small quantities
Food Guide Pyramid
- The Food Guide Pyramid shows the balance of food needed by the body
Immobility
- Immobility is the lack of ability to perform ambulation, an important form of exercise
Motion Sickness
- Motion sickness is a disturbance of equilibrium caused by constant motion
Balance
- Walking with greater balance allows for even weight distribution
Orthotics
- Orthotics are external appliances that correct body parts
Prosthetics
- Prosthetics are artificial body parts
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is the process that maintains blood glucose levels
Amino Acids
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins
Geriatric
- Geriatric means elderly
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