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Ingestion: takes in foodDigestion: chewing and saliva start breaking down food
Digestion: uses acids and enzymes to further break down proteins
Extreme pressure can result in a ___________ , very serious sporting injury
Under pressure , the _______ can ______ and result in __________ in the joint
Voluntary muscles are called " voluntary " because you can ________________
Injuries to ______ and _______ are among the most common injuries suffered by people playing _______
The liver has more than 200 critical functions. Which of the following is NOT a liver function?
Which of the enzymes below would digest a particular carbohydrate into glucose and fructose?
Which statement below is TRUE with regard to gastric activity in the digestive system?a.Overstimulation of the sympathetic division of the ANS can inhibit the cephalic phase and lead to stomach upset.b.Caffeine and alcohol, when used as part of a meal, will enhance nutrient absorption.c.Emotional states have no effect on gastric activity.d.Both B and C are correct.
Which disorder increases the rate at which fluids move into the peritoneal cavity? What condition results from excess fluids in the peritoneal cavity?
How do most chylomicrons enter the lymphatic system?
Antagonistic pairs of muscles work in _______ ; they create movement when one ( _______ ) ______ and the other ( _________ ) _______
Where are the motor neurons that control smooth muscle contraction and glandular secretions of the GI tract located?
How do the regional specializations of the small intestine change along its length?a. The duodenum has small villi and numerous mucous glands.b. The jejunum is mostly a storage space for waste.c. The ileum contains aggregated lymphoid nodules.d. Both A and C are correct.
Peritonitis may interfere with the function of digestive organs because it is a(n) ______.
In which region(s) of the digestive tract does mechanical processing occur?a.in the mouth, by teeth and the tongueb.in the stomach, by churningc.in the small intestine, by peristalsisd.both A and B
Fill up the form of slow / fast twitch fibres
State 1 sporting example of an isometric contraction
The major histological differences between the large intestine and small intestine are that the large intestine ______.
Which age-related changes in the digestive system are the results of decreased smooth muscle tone?a. weaker peristaltic contractions and decrease in motilityb. thinning of epithelia of the mouth, esophagus, and anusc. presence of hemorrhoids and esophageal refluxd. both A and C