Exam 31: Transport and Exchange 2: Digestion, nutrition, and Elimination

Gallstones are a problem when they:

Soy protein and nearly all animal protein sources provide all the essential amino acids needed in the diet.

The knot of capillaries in a nephron,where filtration of blood occurs,is the:

In the digestive system,the villi are:

Which of the following is a trace mineral?

The layer of the digestive tract that contains smooth muscle is the ________.

Propose an argument for why the urinary system is much more than just a waste filtration site and is also a major player in the game of homeostasis.

Why does alcohol ingestion increase urine output?

Formulate reasons in support of why the duodenum could be described both structurally and functionally as the "crossroads" of the digestive tract.

The tube leading from the bladder that carries urine out of the body is the ureter.

The urethra is different lengths in men and women.

In a traditional food pyramid,which type of food would be closest to the base?

Which organ is central to the body's metabolism of nutrients?

Which layer of the digestive tract is actually in contact with the food?

The measure of how blood glucose levels are affected by a given amount of carbohydrate is:

Which of the following best describes the stomach's role in absorption?

Most digestion occurs in the:

Sodium is a nutrient because it provides us with energy.

Which category of nutrient would be best described as compounds needed in small amounts in the diet to facilitate chemical reactions in the body?

About 99 percent of the fluid the kidney processes is recycled back into the body.