Nutrition Ch. 5

What structures of the intestinal walls allow maximal absorption of essential nutrients? (select all that apply)

• Mucosal folds

• Microbes

• Villi

• Microvilli

What nutrient helps to bulk food and form feces?

• water

• fats

• elements

• fiber

What may help prevent stomach gas buildup? (select all)

• Avoid drinking from straws

• Chew with mouth closed

• Drink Carbonated beverages

• Do not gulp when drinking

PKU is a genetic disorder.

• False

• True

If someone is diagnosed with PKU, treatment is (select all that apply)

• High protein diet

• Not needed

• Low protein diet

• No diet modifications

• Supplemental formula

Process by which food is broken down in GI tract to release nutrients in forms that the body can absorb.

• Absorption

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Motility

Process in which nutrients are taken into the cells that line the GI tract

• Transport

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Absorption

The alternating muscular contractions and relaxations that force the contents forward in the GI tract.

• Hypostalsis

• Peristalsis

• Presbycusis

• Hyperstalsis

What are some of the major functions of the liver? (select all that apply)

• Produce bile

• Converts ammonia to urea to remove waste

• metabolism of hormones and medications

• Synthesis of proteins and clotting factors