Digestion
The protease produced by the stomach is
pepsin
Fiber in the diet allows digestion and absorption to occur faster, decreasing this
transit time
This diet is recommended for reducing hypertension
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
Glycogen is stored here
Liver and muscles
Disease of low protein, but sufficient Calories
Kwashiorkor
No digestion occurs in these three organs that are important for the digestive process.
liver, pancreas, gallbladder
ONLY soluble fiber has this effect
increase of gastric emptying time.
This condition can be reactive, spontaneous, or drug-induced.
hypoglycemia
The actions of glucagon are this kind of metabolism
catabolism
Proteins come in these two forms
fibrous and globular
Most absorption of nutrients occurs here
in the small intestine (duodenum & jejunum specifically)
Vitamin E is an potent one of these
Antioxidant
Atherosclerosis is a feature of which disease?
Heart Disease
Storage of glycogen is this kind of metabolism
Anabolism
This condition would be diagnosed with readings around 145/82
Stage 2 Hypertension
Name two hormones directly involved in digestion, and their functions
secretin - signals liver to make bile
cholecystokinin - signals gall bladder to release bile
gastrin - signals stomach to increase gastric secretions.
Fiber can impair the absorption of these minerals
Calcium, Iron, and Zinc
Hyperhomocysteinemia is an indicator of what?
arterial injury - which can lead to atherosclerosis, plaque build up, and heart disease.
Glucose will be used for these purposes in the body when consumed in excess (give them in order).
1) immediate energy
2) fill glycogen storage
3) stored as fat
A fasting glucose reading of 123 mg/dL indicates what?
Pre-diabetes
The pancreas makes two types of substances that are very important for digestion - what are they?
Digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate
Food allergies most commonly occur to what type of molecule?
protein
The 5 Signs of Metabolic Syndrome are:
elevated triglycerides
low HDL
high blood pressure
high fasting glucose
central obesity/large waist circumference.
The action of bile on fat is what kind of metabolism?
None, bile isn't breaking anything down or building anything up, it's "emulsifying" fat so enzymes can get to it.
fat-soluble nutrients are transported by this
lymphatic vessels