Chapter 3 Nutrition

simple molecules that result from chemical digestion pass through cell membranes of the lining in the small intestine into the blood

• Absorption

• Constipation

• Ulcer

• Gastric Juices

the primary carrier of energy in cells

• Protein

• Enzyme

• ATP

• Metabolism

a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels

• Stomachache

• Diarrhea

• Lactose Intolerance

• Constipation

a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently/in liquid form

• Diarrhea

• Diverticulosis

• Ulcer

• GI Tract

a condition in which small pouches are present on the intestine without signs of inflammation

• ATP

• Diverticulosis

• Indigestion

• Constipation

a substance produced which brings about a chemical reaction

• Villi

• Absorption

• Gastric Juices

• Enzyme

an unpleasant or dangerous immune system reaction after something is eaten

• Food Allergy

• Intolerance

• Indigestion

• Metabolism

digestive problems that occur after something is eaten

• ATP

• Food Allergy

• Food Intolerance

• Gallstone

a small, hard mass formed from bile pigments, cholesterol, and calcium salts (can cause severe pain and blockage of the bile duct)

• Heartburn

• Gallstone

• Diarrhea

• Ulcer

thin, clear acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands that helps with digestion

• Insulin

• Amylase

• GI Tract

• Gastric Juices