Digestive system

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What is the Total Metabolic Rate (TMR)?

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The Total Metabolic Rate is the number of calories the body uses at rest, during exercise, and during non-exercise activity.

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What must foods be broken down into for absorption?

Back

Foods must be broken down into their building blocks, such as simple sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Front

What substance protects the stomach from being digested?

Back

Mucus protects the stomach from being digested.

Front

How many teeth do most adults have?

Back

Most adults have 32 teeth.

Front

What gland produces an alkaline, enzyme-rich digestive juice?

Back

The pancreas produces an alkaline, enzyme-rich digestive juice.

Front

What are carbohydrates broken down into?

Back

Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars.

Front

What are proteins broken down into?

Back

Proteins are broken down into amino acids.

Front

What are fats broken down into?

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Fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.

Front

What is the role of gastrin in the digestive system?

Back

Gastrin stimulates the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach.

Front

What is the function of secretin in digestion?

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Secretin stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.