A _______________ is a water-soluble, spherical structure formed in the small intestine via emulsification.
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Q. 2The symptoms of dehydration include all of the following except:
a. headache.
b. dizziness.
c. visual acuity.
d. confusion.
Q. 3_______________ catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester linkages that attach fatty acids to the glycerol molecule and mobilizes fatty acids from adipose tissue.
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Q. 4During aging:
a. secretion of saliva and mucus is reduced.
b. difficulty swallowing sets in.
c. peristalsis decreases.
d. a and b
e. a and c
f. All of the above
Q. 5_______________ is the process by which large lipid globules are broken down and stabilized into smaller lipid droplets.
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Q. 6Which one of the following gastrointestinal changes occurs as part of the aging process?
a. Secretion of gastric juice is increased
b. Peristalsis increases
c. Vitamin B12 absorption is reduced
d. Secretion of saliva and mucus is increased
Q. 7The final product of phospholipid digestion is a _______________, a lipid composed of a glycerol bonded to a polar head group and a fatty acid.
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Q. 8Which phytochemical is structurally similar to estrogen?
a. Lycopene
b. Lutein
c. Catechins
d. Isoflavones
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