Which of the following enzymes facilitates the release of fatty acids into the blood?
A) hormone-sensitive lipase B) peptidase
C) pepsin D) hexokinase
Q. 2How do the liver and gallbladder function together in the process of digestion?
A) Carbohydrate digestion begins in the liver and concludes in the gallbladder.
B) The liver produces a variety of digestive enzymes, which the gallbladder stores and releases.
C) The liver produces bile, and the gallbladder stores and releases it for fat emulsification.
D) Both help mechanically process waste into feces.
Q. 3Bone density ceases to increase around 21 years of age in males.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4The increase in temperature that has occurred near the earth's surface over the past century is known as
A) climate change. B) global warming.
C) thermal instability. D) global thermogenesis.
Q. 5What type of damage does Crohn's disease cause to the GI tract?
A) permanently opened gastroesophageal sphincter
B) gastric ulcers
C) blockage of the hepatic portal vein
D) inflammation of the small intestine
Q. 6Barbara has just been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following foods would be MOST dangerous for her to consume?
A) cornflakes B) potatoes C) rice cakes D) a plain bagel
Q. 7A primary way that HIV infection contributes to global hunger is by
A) disqualifying families affected by AIDS from local food distribution programs.
B) forcing older adults to return to the workforce.
C) causing the disability or death of young adults who are the primary wage earners in a family.
D) causing the disability or death of infants and young children who are the family's future wage earners.
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