Count your Macros
Pasta, bread, and rice are forms of which macronutrient?
carbohydrates
Bile is MADE in the
Liver
Mechanical digestion begins in the
mouth
This is highly muscularized and helps you manipulate food in your mouth
the tongue
Avacados and walnuts are a great source of healthy
fats
This liquid released in the mouth begins digesting carbs
saliva = salivary amylase
The muscular tube that transports a bolus of food to the stomach is the
Which teeth act to crush food?
the molars
You need adequate amounts of this macronutrient to support muscle growth
protein
Most nutrients are absorbed in the
small intestine
Breaking down food by enzymes is what type of digestion
chemical digestion
This flap of cartilage ensures food travels down the esophagus and NOT the trachea
the epiglottis
Digestion of this macronutrient begins in the stomach where stomach acid begins breaking it down
protein
What accessory organ releases a hormone in response to elevated blood sugar
pancreas secretes insulin into the blood
The stomach has 3 layers of
muscles
If too much of the large intestine needs to be removed, a pt may have to get a
colostomy bag
Bile acts as an emulsifier on this macronutrient
fats
The function of the large intestine is to
Remove water from the waste to form solid fecal material
Why are the villi of the small intestine so important
they increase the surface area of the small intestine to allow for better nutrient absorption
Eating BIG meals or laying down after eating can lead to a condition of reflux called
GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease