Describe how the intestine responds hormonally to the presence of fatty acids, and consequences of this hormonal response.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The presence of fatty acids in the intestine is sensed by the epithelia, leading to the secretion of cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK circulates in the blood, triggering the pancreas to secrete lipase, a fat digesting enzyme. Also, CCK triggers contraction of the gall bladder, delivering bile salts that aid in fat emulsification and digestion.

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All of the following statements refer to events of tissue repair. Put the events in proper numbered order according to the sequence of occurrence. The initial event, the injury, is already indicated as number one.

What will be an ideal response?

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The major categories of hormones are

amino acid derivatives, peptide hormones, and lipid derivatives enzymes, prosthetic groups, and antioxidants growth factors, endorphins, and glycoproteins paracrine factors, proteins, lipids all of the above are correct

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Those with an asthenic body habitus have a slight build with a long, narrow, and shallow thorax that is wider more superiorly.  

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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