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What is the role of pepsin in protein digestion?
What is the role of pepsin in protein digestion?
- Denaturing proteins
- Stimulating the pancreas to release proteases
- Breaking down long polypeptide chains (correct)
- Actively absorbing amino acids
How are short peptides and amino acids absorbed in the small intestine?
How are short peptides and amino acids absorbed in the small intestine?
- By breaking down to monosaccharides
- Actively absorbed in absorptive cells (correct)
- By staying in the stomach for further breakdown
- By converting to fats in the liver
What happens if protein consumption is inadequate according to the text?
What happens if protein consumption is inadequate according to the text?
- Excess fluid moves into capillary beds
- Excessive fluid builds up in blood
- Blood proteins concentrate (correct)
- Edema occurs due to protein deficiency
Which hormone stimulates the release of secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
Which hormone stimulates the release of secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
What is the main function of albumin and globulin in the blood proteins?
What is the main function of albumin and globulin in the blood proteins?
What is the primary role of proteins as buffers according to the text?
What is the primary role of proteins as buffers according to the text?
What does the biological value (BV) of a food protein measure?
What does the biological value (BV) of a food protein measure?
What is the purpose of the Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER)?
What is the purpose of the Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER)?
How is the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) calculated?
How is the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) calculated?
What happens if an individual's protein intake equals their losses?
What happens if an individual's protein intake equals their losses?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake in adults?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake in adults?
What does the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein recommend?
What does the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein recommend?
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