Nutrition Review

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What part of the digestive system absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food?

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Small intestine

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What is needed from the gallbladder to digest lipids?

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Bile

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What is a catabolic pathway?

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A catabolic pathway is a pathway that breaks down molecules to release energy.

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What are digestive enzymes?

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Digestive enzymes are proteins that catalyze the breakdown of food into smaller molecules.

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What macronutrient has the most difficulty going through digestion and absorption?

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Lipids

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What is the primary function of the small intestine?

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The primary function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients from digested food.

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What role does bile play in digestion?

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Bile helps emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb.

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What are the main types of macronutrients?

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The main types of macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the function of pancreatic enzymes?

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Pancreatic enzymes help in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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What is the difference between catabolic and anabolic pathways?

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Catabolic pathways break down molecules to release energy, while anabolic pathways build up molecules and require energy.