You just had a hamburger with sunny side egg on top . Describe the “journey” of fat through your digestive system beginning in the mouth to the rectum. Be sure to discuss how the fats are broken down from the fat globules to chylomicrons in the small intestine. Be sure to name them at every step.

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A: Proteins are macromolecules formed by amino acids. They are large size molecules, polymers of…

Q: An individual suffers a deficiency in functional pancreatic lipase so that this enzyme is not…

A: Introduction: Lipase enzyme is secreted from the pancreas that plays a very important role in the…

Q: Why doesn’t gastric juice destroy the stomach cells that make it? Identify the cells making up the…

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Q: Where in the digestive system would you expect fats (e.g. lipids) to be digested? stomach large…

A: Digestion is defined as the process in which large macromolecules of food are broken down into…

Q: The HCI present in the gastric juice is required for the activation of pepsinogen.

A: Zymogens are inactive form of enzymes which undergo hydrolysis of amino acids by proteases inorder…

Q: Identify the protein available in yogurt and tofu and explain the significance or importance of such…

A: Yogurt is a bacterially fermented dairy product made from milk. Yogurt cultures are bacteria used in…

Q: Why gastric bypass surgery can treat obesity?

A: Gastric bypass surgery reduces weight loss by reducing the amount of food intake. The post-surgery…

Q: Figure 16.7 Which of the following statements about the digestive system is false?a. Chyme is a…

A: Digestive system of humans is composed hollow organs such as oesophagus, stomach, small intestine,…

Q: Which of the following is true about pepsin? a. Most pepsin is released directly from chief cells.b.…

A: A macronutrient that is found throughout the body is called proteins. They are considered as a “fuel…

Q: True or false  Chemical digestion of protein occurs in the mouth. Saliva secretion increases when…

A: The two kind of digestion are mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. The breaking down of food…

Q: The wall of alimentary canal is made up of four layers. Give the names of these four layers.

A: The alimentary canal is a tube-like structure through which food enters the body and excretes out…

Q: This phase of chemical digestion begins prior to the consumption of a meal. Cephalic phase…

A: There are basically three phases of digestion: Cephalic, Gastric and Intestinal phase.

Q: Which nutrient is responsible for helping the movement of substances through the digestive system,…

A: Digestion is a process that involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it can…

Q: TRUE OR FALSE: • Digestive secretions from the ● small intestine complete the digestion of…

A: Introduction: Digestion is a crucial process that simplifies the components of proteins, lipids,…

Q: Visit this site (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/fooddigestion2) for an overview of digestion of food…

A: The non-fat nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. These are made…

Q: You are a dietitian working in a hospital.  You noticed that the resident physician typically orders…

A: Malnutrition is a risk factor for patient morbidity and mortality on its own. It has been linked to…

Q: TRUE OR FALSE: Digestive secretions from the small intestine complete the digestion of…

A: Large insoluble food molecules are broken down into small water-soluble food molecules during…

Q: Why is there a need to increase the surface area intestines?

A: Intestine:           The word intestine is derived from a Latin root word meaning 'internal' and…

Q: Celiac disease causes inflammation of the small intestine that causes the villi to atrophy, so that…

A: Celiac disease is a autoimmune disorder and caused by a reaction of Gluten , a group of protein…

Q: Gastric ceca produce digestive enzymes and secrete them into the stomach. How many ceca are there?

A: The midgut (called the Mesenteron in certain books) runs from the 'gastric caeca', a progression of…

Q: Disorders of the digestive system often disrupt many aspects of homeostasis. Explain why?

A: Homeostasis is the condition of consistent inner, physical, and substance conditions kept up by…

Q: Which of the following statements is true?a. Intracellular digestion commonly occurs in…

A: The digestive system is the largest organ system present in the human body. The system is composed…

Q: Proteins after digestion are converted into:         I.   Carbohydrates       II.   Small globules…

A: The digestion is the process of breakdown of large insoluble food molecules such as carbohydrates,…

Q: Describe the alimentary canal of human body

A: The digestive system comprises the gastrointestinal tract called the GI tract, liver, pancreas, and…

Q: True or false? bile salts emulsify and chemically digest fats

A: Bile salts emulsify and chemically digest fats. This is TRUE.  Bile salts are excreted from the bile…

Q: Which of the following cells in the stomach produces pepsinogen? a) Main cells b) Neck cells c)…

A: Main cells or chief cells are present in the stomach which produces pepsinogen, a zymogen of pepsin…

Q: Coming from the acid pH of the stomach which pH level does the chyme find when it enters the…

A: Introduction: Chyme comprises semi-liquid and half-digested food materials. Chyme comprises…

Q: True or false  Most nutrients are absorbed across walls of the stomach

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble…

Q: Protein digestion in the stomach results primarily from secretions released by: (a) hepatocytes. (b)…

A: The process of protein digestion occurs in the stomach and duodenum. Pepsin secreted by the stomach…

Q: An individual suffers a deficiency in functional pancreatic lipase so that this enzyme is not…

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: which of the following lacks serosa? O A. Small intestine O B. Stomach OC. Esophagus O D. large…

A: The long, muscular tube like structure that is part of alimentary system through which the food…

Q: The process by which the products of digestion pass from the lumen of the   gastrointestinal tract…

A: The process of digestion involves the breaking of complex food particles into smaller ones so that…

Q: After a meal, which of the following statements is most likely correct? O amino acid levels in the…

A: Need to find which of the following options is correct after meals.

Q: In human body, the digestion of protein begins in which of the following organs? 1. Liver 2. Mouth…

A: The correct option is stomach.

Q: Put the following steps of fat digestion and absorption in order: 1. Bile coats fat droplets 3.…

A: Fats are complex macromolecules that form an essential part of the food that we consume. It is…

Q: Which of the following enzymes is involved in protein digestion in the small intestine? O Pepsinogen…

A: Digestion is defined as he break down of proteins into amino acid. Protein digestion involves break…

Q: Why can't fats cannot be directly absorbed by the blood stream, give two reasons why this might be…

A: Fat is one of the vital fuels for muscle metabolism. Fat is the body's efficient energy source, so…

Q: Fill in the blanks:  The small intestine is made up of three parts:the c-shaped first part called…

A: The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of food. The increase in its surface area by…

Q: Which would be most effective in shutting down protein digestion in the sma intestine? Preventing…

A: The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs like the liver.…

Q: The chyme, made up of the aforementioned nutrients, is scanned by enteroendocrine cells in the…

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: Describe the progression of this meal through the digestive system beginning in the mouth and ending…

A: Ingestion: Ingestion is the first step in the food digesting process (eating). By masticating food,…

Q: Discuss the main steps in the digestion of proteins as the food passes through different parts of…

A: The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organ that help in digestion…

Q: People who consume little fat but excess carbohydrates can still become obese. How is this result…

A: A balanced diet  helps a human being for living good and healthy life. It is very crucial to know…

Q: Describe the path a burger takes through your digestive system, what is occurring at each step in…

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Q: Magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate function as mild laxatives when they reach the small…

A: Laxatives are substances or compounds that are consumed for enhancing bowel movement. Laxatives are…

Q: At which location in the gastrointestinal tract is the final digestion of lactose performed? a)…

A: The human digestive tract consists of the mouth where the partial digestion of carbohydrates takes…

Q: What protects the lining of stomach from acidic gastric juices

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. Based on the number of cells an organism may be unicellular…

Nutrition and Digestion

The process of consuming nutrients to utilize them for various biological purposes is known as nutrition. The substances absorbed from food are known as nutrients. They serve different important functions in the body, such as repairing wounds and damages, generating energy for metabolism, and regulating biochemical reactions.