Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, (A)______ , small intestine,
(B)______ and (C)______ . Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in
digestion but are not
considered part of the GI tract.
-:- A. Stomach, B. Large Intestine, C. Rectum
Explain th...
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Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, (A)______ , small intestine,
(B)______ and (C)______ . Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in
digestion but are not
considered part of the GI tract.
✓ -:- A. Stomach, B. Large Intestine, C. Rectum
Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn
✓ -:- Heartburn is a burning sensation in the esophagus due to an improper closer of
the sphincter that allows stomach acid to enter the esophagus.
Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own words, briefly describe
their functions.
✓ -:- The esophageal sphincter prevents the contents of the stomach from reentering
the esophagus. The pyloric sphincter controls the release of chyme into the small
intestines from the stomach. The ileocecal sphincter prevents the contents of the
large intestine from entering the small intestine.
✓ -:- The specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum
Monosaccharides
✓ -:- The simplest form of carbohydrates
Disaccharides
✓ -:- Sucrose and lactose are examples
Insoluble Fiber
✓ -:- Improves passage through the large intestine
Soluble Fiber
✓ -:- Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol
Functional Fiber
✓ -:- Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally occuring
Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar?
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