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What is the function of ingestion in the digestive system?
What is the function of ingestion in the digestive system?
What does the process of absorption involve in the digestive system?
What does the process of absorption involve in the digestive system?
What is the role of defecation in the digestive system?
What is the role of defecation in the digestive system?
Which organs are part of the accessory digestive organs?
Which organs are part of the accessory digestive organs?
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What is the function of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?
What is the function of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?
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Where does the alimentary canal start?
Where does the alimentary canal start?
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Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?
Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?
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Through which organ does food pass after leaving the stomach?
Through which organ does food pass after leaving the stomach?
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What forms the anterior roof of the mouth (oral cavity)?
What forms the anterior roof of the mouth (oral cavity)?
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What is the function of the lips (labia) in the mouth?
What is the function of the lips (labia) in the mouth?
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Which structure forms the posterior roof of the mouth (oral cavity)?
Which structure forms the posterior roof of the mouth (oral cavity)?
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What forms the lateral walls of the mouth (oral cavity)?
What forms the lateral walls of the mouth (oral cavity)?
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What is the role of the lips (labia) in the mouth?
What is the role of the lips (labia) in the mouth?
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Which structure forms a fleshy projection of the soft palate?
Which structure forms a fleshy projection of the soft palate?
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What is the space between the lips externally and teeth and gums internally called?
What is the space between the lips externally and teeth and gums internally called?
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Where is the tongue attached in the mouth?
Where is the tongue attached in the mouth?
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What area is contained by the teeth in the mouth?
What area is contained by the teeth in the mouth?
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Where are the lingual tonsils located?
Where are the lingual tonsils located?
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What is the location of the palatine tonsils?
What is the location of the palatine tonsils?
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Where are the lingual tonsils located?
Where are the lingual tonsils located?
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What forms the lateral walls of the mouth (oral cavity)?
What forms the lateral walls of the mouth (oral cavity)?
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What is the role of the tonsils in the mouth?
What is the role of the tonsils in the mouth?
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What is the function of the tongue in the mouth?
What is the function of the tongue in the mouth?
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What is the primary function of mastication in the mouth?
What is the primary function of mastication in the mouth?
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Where are taste buds primarily located for taste sensation?
Where are taste buds primarily located for taste sensation?
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Where does food pass from the mouth posteriorly into?
Where does food pass from the mouth posteriorly into?
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What is the region below the oropharynx and continuous with the esophagus called?
What is the region below the oropharynx and continuous with the esophagus called?
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Which part of the pharynx is located posterior to the oral cavity?
Which part of the pharynx is located posterior to the oral cavity?
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What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
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How is food propelled to the esophagus from the pharynx?
How is food propelled to the esophagus from the pharynx?
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Which muscle layers in the pharynx propel food to the esophagus?
Which muscle layers in the pharynx propel food to the esophagus?
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What is the primary function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
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Where does the esophagus (Passageway for food only) (respiratory system branches off after the pharynx) run from and to?
Where does the esophagus (Passageway for food only) (respiratory system branches off after the pharynx) run from and to?
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What is the mechanism by which the esophagus conducts food to the stomach?
What is the mechanism by which the esophagus conducts food to the stomach?
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Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs is the innermost?
Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs is the innermost?
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Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs is responsible for providing a protective outer covering?
Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs is responsible for providing a protective outer covering?
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Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?
Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?
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In the alimentary canal organs, which layer is located closest to the inner part of the canal?
In the alimentary canal organs, which layer is located closest to the inner part of the canal?
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Which layer in the alimentary canal organs is responsible for providing structural support and elasticity?
Which layer in the alimentary canal organs is responsible for providing structural support and elasticity?
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Which layer of the alimentary canal organs is the outermost layer providing protection and anchoring the organs to surrounding structures?
Which layer of the alimentary canal organs is the outermost layer providing protection and anchoring the organs to surrounding structures?
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What is the innermost layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs?
What is the innermost layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs?
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Which type of tissue primarily lines the surface epithelium of the mucosa in the alimentary canal organs?
Which type of tissue primarily lines the surface epithelium of the mucosa in the alimentary canal organs?
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What is the function of the lamina propria in the mucosa of the alimentary canal organs?
What is the function of the lamina propria in the mucosa of the alimentary canal organs?
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What type of tissue primarily lines the surface epithelium of the mucosa in the alimentary canal organs?
What type of tissue primarily lines the surface epithelium of the mucosa in the alimentary canal organs?
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Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?
Which layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?
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What is the innermost layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs called?
What is the innermost layer of tissue in the alimentary canal organs called?
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Where does food enter the stomach from?
Where does food enter the stomach from?
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What is the location of the stomach in the abdominal cavity?
What is the location of the stomach in the abdominal cavity?
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Where does food empty into from the stomach?
Where does food empty into from the stomach?
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Where is the cardial part of the stomach located?
Where is the cardial part of the stomach located?
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Which part of the stomach is the expanded portion lateral to the cardiac region?
Which part of the stomach is the expanded portion lateral to the cardiac region?
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Which part of the stomach forms the funnel-shaped terminal end?
Which part of the stomach forms the funnel-shaped terminal end?
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What is the capacity of the stomach when it is full?
What is the capacity of the stomach when it is full?
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What are rugae in the stomach?
What are rugae in the stomach?
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Where is the greater curvature of the stomach located?
Where is the greater curvature of the stomach located?
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Where is the lesser curvature of the stomach located?
Where is the lesser curvature of the stomach located?
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On which surface of the stomach is the greater curvature found?
On which surface of the stomach is the greater curvature found?
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Which term describes the shape of the greater curvature of the stomach?
Convex and concave are the external regions.
Which term describes the shape of the greater curvature of the stomach? Convex and concave are the external regions.
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What is the function of the greater omentum in the stomach?
What is the function of the greater omentum in the stomach?
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What is the role of the oblique layer in the muscularis externa of the stomach?
What is the role of the oblique layer in the muscularis externa of the stomach?
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Where is the lesser omentum attached in relation to the stomach?
Where is the lesser omentum attached in relation to the stomach?
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Where is the greater omentum attached in relation to the stomach?
Where is the greater omentum attached in relation to the stomach?
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What is the primary function of the oblique layer in the muscularis externa of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the oblique layer in the muscularis externa of the stomach?
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What is the role of the lymph follicles in the stomach?
What is the role of the lymph follicles in the stomach?
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What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
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Where does the chemical breakdown of protein begin?
Where does the chemical breakdown of protein begin?
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What does the stomach deliver to the small intestine?
What does the stomach deliver to the small intestine?
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What type of epithelium lines the stomach mucosa?
What type of epithelium lines the stomach mucosa?
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What do the gastric glands in the stomach secrete?
What do the gastric glands in the stomach secrete?
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What is the role of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
What is the role of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
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What do chief cells in the stomach produce?
What do chief cells in the stomach produce?
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What is the primary product of parietal cells in the stomach?
What is the primary product of parietal cells in the stomach?
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What is the function of mucous neck cells in the stomach?
What is the function of mucous neck cells in the stomach?
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What is the primary function of enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine?
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What is the function of the mesentery in relation to the small intestine?
What is the function of the mesentery in relation to the small intestine?
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Where does the small intestine extend from and to?
Where does the small intestine extend from and to?
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What is the primary hormone produced by enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine?
What is the primary hormone produced by enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine?
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Where does fat emulsification begin in the digestive system?
Where does fat emulsification begin in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
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What is the length of the small intestine in a living person?
What is the length of the small intestine in a living person?
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Which organ is considered the body's major digestive organ?
Which organ is considered the body's major digestive organ?
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Where does the jejunum attach to?
Where does the jejunum attach to?
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What is the structure that the ileum meets before the large intestine?
What is the structure that the ileum meets before the large intestine?
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What part of the small intestine is attached to the stomach and curves around the head of the pancreas?
What part of the small intestine is attached to the stomach and curves around the head of the pancreas?
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Where does segmentation primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does segmentation primarily occur in the digestive system?
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Where are enzymes produced for chemical digestion in the small intestine?
Where are enzymes produced for chemical digestion in the small intestine?
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How do pancreatic enzymes reach the duodenum?
How do pancreatic enzymes reach the duodenum?
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Where is bile formed and how does it enter the duodenum?
Where is bile formed and how does it enter the duodenum?
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Where do pancreatic ducts carry enzymes?
Where do pancreatic ducts carry enzymes?
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How does bile enter the duodenum?
How does bile enter the duodenum?
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How many kilocalories per gram does fat provide?
How many kilocalories per gram does fat provide?
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What are the three structural modifications that increase surface area for food absorption in the small intestine?
What are the three structural modifications that increase surface area for food absorption in the small intestine?
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Which structural modification of the small intestine forms fingerlike projections and houses a capillary bed and lacteal?
Which structural modification of the small intestine forms fingerlike projections and houses a capillary bed and lacteal?
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What are the tiny projections of the plasma membrane in the small intestine that create a brush border appearance?
What are the tiny projections of the plasma membrane in the small intestine that create a brush border appearance?
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What is the length of the large intestine?
What is the length of the large intestine?
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Which part of the large intestine is a subdivision?
Which part of the large intestine is a subdivision?
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What is the terminal end of the large intestine?
What is the terminal end of the large intestine?
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What is the function of the appendix in the large intestine?
What is the function of the appendix in the large intestine?
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Where does the appendix hang from in the large intestine?
Where does the appendix hang from in the large intestine?
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What is the cecum in the large intestine?
What is the cecum in the large intestine?
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Where is the sigmoid colon located?
Where is the sigmoid colon located?
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Which part of the large intestine travels down the left side of the abdomen?
Which part of the large intestine travels down the left side of the abdomen?
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Which part of the large intestine is located in the pelvis?
Which part of the large intestine is located in the pelvis?
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What is the primary muscle type forming the external anal sphincter?
What is the primary muscle type forming the external anal sphincter?
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When are the anal sphincters normally closed?
When are the anal sphincters normally closed?
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Where does the large intestine deliver undigestible food residues?
Where does the large intestine deliver undigestible food residues?
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What type of muscle forms the external anal sphincter?
What type of muscle forms the external anal sphincter?
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When are the internal and external anal sphincters normally closed?
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Where does the large intestine deliver undigestible food residues?
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What muscle forms the external anal sphincter?
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When are the anal sphincters normally closed?
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Where does the large intestine deliver undigestible food residues?
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Where does the anal canal end?
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What forms the internal anal sphincter?
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What is the opening of the large intestine called?
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Which organ is not part of the accessory digestive organs?
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Which organ stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver?
Which organ stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver?
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Which of the following aids in the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth?
Which of the following aids in the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth?
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How many sets of teeth do humans have during a lifetime?
How many sets of teeth do humans have during a lifetime?
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At what age do wisdom teeth typically appear if they do emerge?
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How many teeth does a full set of permanent teeth consist of?
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How many sets of teeth do humans have during a lifetime?
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At what age do permanent teeth start to replace deciduous teeth?
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What is the primary function of incisors?
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What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
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What is the role of the alkaline fluid introduced with enzymes from the pancreas?
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Which hormones are produced by the pancreas?
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Where is the liver located in the body?
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How is the liver connected to the gallbladder?
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What suspends the four lobes of the liver from the diaphragm and abdominal wall?
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What is the primary source of bile pigments in the liver?
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Through which duct does bile leave the liver?
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What is the color of bile?
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Where is bile produced in the body?
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Through which duct does bile leave the liver?
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What substances are found in bile?
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Where is bile introduced into the duodenum from during digestion of fatty food?
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What causes blockages in the gallbladder?
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Where is bile stored when no digestion is occurring?
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What is the function of bile in the liver?
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Where does fat emulsification primarily begin in the digestive system?
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What is the primary source of bile production in the body?
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What is the function of bile?
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How does bile work on fats?
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What is the primary role of bile in digestion?
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What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
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What is the process of peristalsis in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of bile in the digestive system?
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What is the process involving the movement of materials back and forth to foster mixing in the small intestine?
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Which term refers to the alternating waves of contraction and relaxation that squeezes food along the GI tract?
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What is the primary function of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
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Which major food group is broken down to monosaccharides (simple sugars) during digestion?
Which major food group is broken down to monosaccharides (simple sugars) during digestion?
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What occurs during digestion in the digestive system?
What occurs during digestion in the digestive system?
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Which process prepares food for further degradation by enzymes in the digestive system?
Which process prepares food for further degradation by enzymes in the digestive system?
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Which major food group is broken down to monosaccharides (simple sugars) during digestion?
Which major food group is broken down to monosaccharides (simple sugars) during digestion?
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What occurs when enzymes chemically break down large molecules into their building blocks in the digestive system?
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What are proteins broken down to during digestion?
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Which major food group is broken down to fatty acids and glycerol?
Which major food group is broken down to fatty acids and glycerol?
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What do carbohydrates break down to during digestion?
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What happens to the end products of digestion?
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Where does the elimination of indigestible substances from the GI tract occur?
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How do the end products of digestion enter the blood or lymph capillaries?
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What is the process of eliminating indigestible substances from the GI tract in the form of feces called?
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Where must food enter before being absorbed into the blood or lymph capillaries?
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What begins the process of starch digestion in the mouth?
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Where does food absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?
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Which stimulus triggers the release of saliva in the mouth?
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What is the primary function of the pharynx and esophagus in the digestive system?
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Which phase of swallowing involves the mouth and the tongue?
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What is the main activity involved in food propulsion in the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus?
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What is the primary function of the pharyngeal-esophageal phase in the digestive system?
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Where are most dietary carbohydrates derived from?
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Which of the following is an exception to dietary carbohydrates being derived from plants?
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Which source provides unsaturated fats?
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Which food source contains cholesterol?
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Which food source contains complete proteins?
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Which food source contains incomplete proteins?
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Which nutrient is important for making hemoglobin?
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Which nutrient is important for building bone and blood clotting?
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What is the major breakdown product of carbohydrate digestion?
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During cellular respiration, what is formed as glucose is oxidized?
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What is the outcome of the oxidation of glucose in cellular respiration?
What is the outcome of the oxidation of glucose in cellular respiration?
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Where does glycolysis occur?
Where does glycolysis occur?
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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?
Where does the Krebs cycle take place?
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Where are hydrogen atoms split into hydrogen ions and electrons during cellular respiration?
Where are hydrogen atoms split into hydrogen ions and electrons during cellular respiration?
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Where does the Krebs cycle occur?
Where does the Krebs cycle occur?
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What is the primary function of glycolysis?
What is the primary function of glycolysis?
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What happens to hydrogen atoms in the Electron transport chain?
What happens to hydrogen atoms in the Electron transport chain?
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What happens to excess glucose in the body?
What happens to excess glucose in the body?
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What processes occur to restore normal blood glucose levels during hypoglycemia?
What processes occur to restore normal blood glucose levels during hypoglycemia?
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What is the condition characterized by excessively high levels of glucose in the blood?
What is the condition characterized by excessively high levels of glucose in the blood?
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What is a common condition associated with excessive fat breakdown?
What is a common condition associated with excessive fat breakdown?
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When carbohydrates are in limited supply, what happens to fat metabolism to produce ATP?
When carbohydrates are in limited supply, what happens to fat metabolism to produce ATP?
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What is a common situation where fruity odor in the breath is observed?
What is a common situation where fruity odor in the breath is observed?
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What causes blood to become acidic in the context of excessive fat breakdown?
What causes blood to become acidic in the context of excessive fat breakdown?
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What is a common condition associated with excessive fat breakdown and acidic blood?
What is a common condition associated with excessive fat breakdown and acidic blood?
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What is a symptom commonly associated with excessive fat breakdown?
What is a symptom commonly associated with excessive fat breakdown?
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What is the primary function of the liver cells in protein metabolism?
What is the primary function of the liver cells in protein metabolism?
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When are amino acids oxidized to form ATP in protein metabolism?
When are amino acids oxidized to form ATP in protein metabolism?
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What happens to ammonia released during the catabolism of amino acids in protein metabolism?
What happens to ammonia released during the catabolism of amino acids in protein metabolism?
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What is the process where glucose molecules are converted to glycogen and stored in the liver?
What is the process where glucose molecules are converted to glycogen and stored in the liver?
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Which process involves the release of glucose from the liver after conversion from glycogen?
Which process involves the release of glucose from the liver after conversion from glycogen?
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What is the process where glucose is produced from fats and proteins?
What is the process where glucose is produced from fats and proteins?
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What is the role of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in cholesterol transport?
What is the role of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in cholesterol transport?
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What is the primary function of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) in cholesterol transport?
What is the primary function of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) in cholesterol transport?
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Why are low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) considered 'bad lipoproteins'?
Why are low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) considered 'bad lipoproteins'?
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What is energy intake in the context of food oxidation?
What is energy intake in the context of food oxidation?
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Where is the energy stored in the body?
Where is the energy stored in the body?
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What is the primary process responsible for energy output as heat?
What is the primary process responsible for energy output as heat?
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What can interference with the body’s energy balance lead to?
What can interference with the body’s energy balance lead to?
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What is a potential consequence of interference with the body’s energy balance?
What is a potential consequence of interference with the body’s energy balance?
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What condition can result from interference with the body’s energy balance?
What condition can result from interference with the body’s energy balance?
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What is the energy value measured in?
What is the energy value measured in?
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What is the average BMR for an average 70-kg adult?
What is the average BMR for an average 70-kg adult?
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How many kilocalories does fats yield per gram?
How many kilocalories does fats yield per gram?
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What is the unit of measurement for energy value?
What is the unit of measurement for energy value?
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What is the average Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for an average 70-kg adult?
What is the average Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for an average 70-kg adult?
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How much energy does fats yield per gram?
How much energy does fats yield per gram?
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What is the energy value measured in?
What is the energy value measured in?
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What is the average Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for an average 70-kg adult?
What is the average Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) for an average 70-kg adult?
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How much energy does fats yield per gram?
How much energy does fats yield per gram?
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