Exam 14: The Digestive System and Nutrition

Gastrin is a hormone secreted by the ________.

Match each layer of the gastrointestinal wall to its description. -food molecules that are absorbed by mucosa enter the blood vessels of this tissue layer

Secretin is released by the liver to stimulate the pancreas to release bicarbonate into the small intestine.

Match each of the following disorders associated with the digestive system to its description. -condition that results in part of the stomach protruding through the opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity

Match each of the following enzymes to its description. -breaks down lipids

The layer of the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for motility is the

Which one of the following results in a higher basal metabolic rate?

Bile is produced by the ________ and stored in the ________.

Lipids are not soluble in water; therefore, they must be ________ before they can be digested.

Match each of the following disorders associated with the digestive system to its description. -inflammation of the gum tissue, often due to tooth decay

All of the following are involved in the digestion of proteins EXCEPT which one?