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Question 232 pts

A function of fat in the nervous system is in production of

Glucose for energy.

Rapid-fire nerve cells.

The myelin sheath.

Neurotranmitters.

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Question 242 pts

What is the function of mucus in the stomach?

Digests food

Emulsifies fat

Neutralizes stomach acid

Protects stomach cells from gastric juices

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Question 252 pts

Most digestion and absorption take place in the

Stomach

Pancreas

Small intestine

Large intestine

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Question 262 pts

Where does digestion begin?

Esophagus

Stomach

Mouth

Small intestine

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Question 272 pts

Bacteria in the large intestine produce

Calcium

Folate

Vitamin K

Vitamin D

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Question 282 pts

All of the following are true about type 1 diabetes EXCEPT

It requires daily use of insulin injections

It can be controlled without insulin injections by careful diet and exercise

It is usually diagnosed in childhood

It is caused by destruction of beta cells in the pancreas

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Question 292 pts

All of the following are sources of simple sugar EXCEPT:

High fructose corn syrup

Pure maple syrup

Sucralose

Honey

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Question 302 pts

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

A headache and chest pain

Nausea and vomiting

Gas, abdominal pain and distension

A rash, sneezing and stuffy nose

Answer 1

A function of fat in the nervous system is in production of myelin sheath.

The function of mucus in the stomach is Neutralizes stomach acid.

Most digestion and absorption take place in the small intestine:  Although some digestion begins in the stomach, most digestion and absorption take place in the small intestine. The purpose of the small intestine is to finish digestion and absorb nutrients.

The digestion begin in the mouth. Digestion Begins in the Mouth. The process of digestion starts well before food reaches the stomach. When we see, smell, taste, or even imagine a tasty snack, our salivary glands, which are located under the tongue and near the lower jaw, begin producing saliva.

Bacteria in the large intestine produce Vitamin K. The many bacteria that inhabit the large intestine can further digest some material, creating gas. Bacteria in the large intestine also make some important substances, such as vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood clotting.

All of the following are true about type 1 diabetes EXCEPT It can be controlled without insulin injections by careful diet and exercise. because in type 1 DM, the beta cells are not capable to produce insulin. hence daily supply of insulin shots are necessary.

All of the following are sources of simple sugar EXCEPT:Pure maple syrup. A tablespoon of pure maple syrup contains about 14 grams of carbohydrates. Of those, 12 grams are from sugars. These sugars are primarily from sucrose, which is a complex sugar that your body breaks down to the simple sugars fructose and glucose at a one-to-one ratio.

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are Gas, abdominal pain and distension.