Explain why lipids must be absorbed by lacteals rather than the blood capillaries within a villus

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Q: The lipoprotein that is responsible for transporting excess cholesterol from the peripheral tissues…

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Q: Describe the pathways of blood flow into, through, and out of the liver.

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Q: Can fat be digested and absorbed in the absence of bile salts? Explain.a

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Q: In terms of structure, how is cholesterol different from bile salts? Cite causes of bile duct…

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Q: What causes water to move from the blood to the lumen of the duodenum following gastric emptying?

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Q: Explain why aspirin is more intestine likely to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the stomach…

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Q: Explain the terms; ileostomy and

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Q: explain why maltose will or will not give a postive result with benedicts after digestion

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Q: Label the liver lobule structures in Figure

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Q: Amino acids are absorbed into the intestinal cell by:

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Q: Explain the role of sodium ions in the absorption of amino acids and glucose in the small intestine

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Q: Which of these lipoprotein molecules transports excess lipids fromcells back to the liver?a.…

A: Lipoproteins are a special assembly to transport hydrophobic molecules such as fats in the aqueous…

Q: Explain why levels of gastrin are elevated during Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?

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Q: Explain the importance of pH on digestive enzyme function

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Q: Identify the structural components of a portal triad.

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Q: Explain why fatty stools result from the absence of bile or pancreatic juice.

A: The pancreas and bile duct (biliary) systems work together to help the digestive system work…

Q: The sphincter between the stomach and the duodenum is the:     cardiac sphincter…

A: A sphincter is a circular muscle that typically maintains constriction of a characteristic body…

Q: Explain Peristaltic waves passing over the stomach?

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Q: In terms of structure, how is cholesterol different from bile salts? Cite causes of bile duct…

A: Cholesterol is a lipid with a unique structure consisting of four interconnected hydrocarbon rings…

Q: Lateral to the hypo gastric region?

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Q: What is the danger of excessive amount of cholesterol in bile? Explain why.

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Q: . Identify at least two histological features of the esophagusthat are especially tied to its role…

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Q: In the duodenum lipid stimulate cck secretion. Explain how this would affect gastric emptying,…

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Q: Describe the blood flow to the liver (both arterial and venous) and how it differs from what is…

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Q: Name the gastric cells that secrete hydrochloric acid.

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Q: CHANGES IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: give a 2-3 sentence description of the NORMAL function of the…

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Q: If cancer occurs in the esophagus , explain the ways in which the cancer passes into the larynx and…

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Q: The hepatic portal system drains blood from the digestive tract to the spleen, gallbladder, and…

A: The Hepatic Portal System. The hepatic portal system is a series of veins that carry blood from the…

Q: which ingredient is responsible for the secretion of salivary amylase ? a. mucus b. phosphate ions…

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Q: Explain how ingection of food is difficult to without teeth

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Q: Describe the location of hepatocytes in the liver andhow this arrangement enhances their function.

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Q: Explain how digested food gets absorbed into blood

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Q: Describe the cellular mechanisms of Ca++ absorption in the small intestine.

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Q: Name the cells in the gastric glands that secrete HCI.

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Q: Explain heme and nonheme iron, and discuss the factors that influence their absorption in the body

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Q: Describe the factors that control gastric emptying

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Q: Describe the absorption and transport of lipids. Explain the reasons why high levels of low-density…

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Q: How do fat globules get from the duodenum to the inferior vena cava (include details on intestinal…

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Q: A. Identify the enzyme found in the saliva for initial carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. B.…

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