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What is the difference between the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the total metabolic rate (TMR)? Which one should dieters focus on for weight loss?

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount...

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The submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses that help regulate the mobility and secretory activity of the GI tract organs are both part of the ________.

A) somatic nervous system
B) autonomic nervous system
C) sympathetic nervous system
D) fight-or-flight mechanism
E) central nervous system

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Pancreatic enzymes are released into the stomach to break down all categories of digestible foods.

The pylorus region of the stomach is continuous with the small intestine through the pyloric sphincter (valve).

Which of the following processes occurs last?

The total amount of kilocalories the body must consume to fuel all ongoing activities, which increases dramatically during physical exertion, is called the ________.

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process: -Transport of food products from the lumen of the GI tract to the blood or lymph

The tongue is anchored to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum.

Which one of the following alimentary segments has NO digestive function?

A nutrient may be a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, mineral or water.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The large intestine is indicated by ________.

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) stomach B) esophagus C) small intestine D) large intestine E) mouth -Tube through which food is propelled to the stomach but lacks a digestive role

Bile is formed by the ________.

What sphincter regulates the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach?

Bacteria in the small intestine make some vitamins, such as some B and K.

The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the ________.

Bile is produced by the liver but stored in the gallbladder.

The small intestine extends from the ________.

Predict the effect on digestion if the pancreas is unable to make and release pancreatic juices.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The small intestine is indicated by ________.