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The pancreas is located

A) behind the stomach.
B) above the pituitary gland.
C) at the end of the large intestine.
D) above the liver.

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Question 32

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Irritable bowel syndrome

A) affects about twice as many men as women.
B) is characterized by rectal bleeding and weight loss.
C) is typically caused by infection with H. pylori.
D) may be due to conflicting messages between the central and enteric nervous systems.

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Question 33

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The hair-like projections on the enterocytes are known as

Which of the following begins the process of denaturing proteins?

The macronutrient with the highest satiety value is protein.

Which of the following is known as a "hunger hormone"?

Responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal,cholecystokinin (CCK) signals the gallbladder to release a substance called

The structure of the brush border aids digestion by

Leptin is a hormone that suppresses hunger.

Orange juice has a pH of 4.What is its relative acidity compared to pure water,which has a pH of 7?

Cells are the smallest functional units of life that can grow,reproduce,and perform basic functions.

The lining of the small intestine is smooth and flat,allowing for quick transit time of food material to the large intestine.

Liquids have a higher satiety value than solid foods.

The chemical messengers that are secreted by glands,enter the bloodstream,and travel to distant target sites to regulate their functions are known as

Which component of the gastrointestinal system can synthesize certain vitamins?

Bob eats his breakfast,and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal.What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?

Salivary amylase begins the digestion of which nutrient in the mouth?

Infrequent,painful bowel movements are symptoms of diarrhea.

Tiny units of matter that cannot be broken down by natural means are called cells.

What is the region of the brain where physiological signals are translated into the message to seek food due to hunger?