A circular muscle called the _______________ regulates the flow of food between the stomach and the duodenum
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
pyloric sphincter
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The nerves in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract are referred to as the
A) gastric nervous system. B) hepatic nervous system. C) enteric nervous system. D) peptic nervous system.
Which macronutrient has the highest satiety value?
A. fat B. carbohydrates C. protein D. water
Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. A home health nurse visits Mr. Martinez and his wife. She reinforces the importance of consuming ____
A) nuts, seeds, and corn B) 8 cups of liquid per day C) celery D) a high-protein, high-kcalorie oral supplement
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for sodium is 1,500 mg daily, however, these recommendations do NOT apply to ____
A) men and women under the age of 50 B) sedentary individuals C) lightly active individuals D) highly active individuals who sweat heavily