The ________ helps form feces by absorbing some excess water and minerals from chyme.
A. gastroesophageal sphincter
B. pyloric valve
C. lower stomach
D. large intestine
Answer: D
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In the Nutrition Care Process, the RD uses critical thinking to define a nutrition prescription. During which step of the NCP does this occur?
a. Nutrition diagnosis b. Nutrition assessment c. Nutrition monitoring and evaluation d. Nutrition intervention
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Your body is unable to make cholesterol. B. Phospholipids are partially water soluble. C. Your body can make alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. D. Trans fatty acids are a by-product of the emulsification process.
What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?
a. Liver b. Heart c. Kidneys d. Skeletal muscle
Over time, if protein intake does not meet the body's protein needs for building and repair of tissues, ________.
A. the immune system fails to function properly B. excessive body fluid begins to accumulate in the extracellular spaces C. skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the liver decrease in size D. All of these choices are accurate.