Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the acini in the pancreas?
What is the main function of the acini in the pancreas?
- Break down lipids
- Secrete insulin and glucagon
- Produce pancreatic juices (correct)
- Neutralize acidic chyme
Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize the acidic chyme?
Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize the acidic chyme?
- Lipases
- Amylase
- Proteases
- HCO3− (correct)
What is the function of secretin in the regulation of bile and pancreatic secretions?
What is the function of secretin in the regulation of bile and pancreatic secretions?
- Break down carbohydrates
- Stimulate gallbladder to release bile
- Neutralize acidic chyme (correct)
- Produce pancreatic juice
Which pancreatic function involves the secretion of insulin and glucagon?
Which pancreatic function involves the secretion of insulin and glucagon?
What stimulates the gallbladder to release bile?
What stimulates the gallbladder to release bile?
Which component of pancreatic juice breaks down nucleic acids?
Which component of pancreatic juice breaks down nucleic acids?
Which ligament separates the larger right lobe from the smaller left lobe of the liver?
Which ligament separates the larger right lobe from the smaller left lobe of the liver?
What is the remnant of the fetal umbilical vein along the free edge of the falciform ligament called?
What is the remnant of the fetal umbilical vein along the free edge of the falciform ligament called?
Which structure anchors the liver to the stomach?
Which structure anchors the liver to the stomach?
What does the common bile duct carry?
What does the common bile duct carry?
What are the structural and functional units of the liver that are composed of hepatocytes?
What are the structural and functional units of the liver that are composed of hepatocytes?
What does each portal triad in a liver lobule contain?
What does each portal triad in a liver lobule contain?
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
What is the primary dietary source of carbohydrates?
What is the primary dietary source of carbohydrates?
What nutrient must be eaten because the body cannot synthesize it from other nutrients?
What nutrient must be eaten because the body cannot synthesize it from other nutrients?
Which nutrient provides roughage and is found in cellulose in vegetables?
Which nutrient provides roughage and is found in cellulose in vegetables?
What is the energy value of foods typically measured in?
What is the energy value of foods typically measured in?
Where is pectin, a type of soluble fiber, commonly found?
Where is pectin, a type of soluble fiber, commonly found?
Which vitamins are known as antioxidants that neutralize free radicals?
Which vitamins are known as antioxidants that neutralize free radicals?
What may happen if mega doses of vitamins are consumed?
What may happen if mega doses of vitamins are consumed?
Which minerals are required in moderate amounts in the body?
Which minerals are required in moderate amounts in the body?
What is the main function of anabolism in metabolism?
What is the main function of anabolism in metabolism?
Which mineral is essential for oxygen binding to hemoglobin?
Which mineral is essential for oxygen binding to hemoglobin?
What are broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts good sources of?
What are broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts good sources of?
What is the major hormone that controls Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What is the major hormone that controls Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
How is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) measured?
How is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) measured?
How does age influence Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
How does age influence Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What effect does body temperature have on Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What effect does body temperature have on Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
How does stress impact Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
How does stress impact Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
Which of the following factors disproportionately affects Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) between males and females?
Which of the following factors disproportionately affects Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) between males and females?
