Partially digested food in a semi-fluid state that enters the stomach and small intestine is called _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chyme

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A. micelles. B. chylomicrons. C. monoglycerides. D. high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).

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Which of the following energy systems will be most important during an endurance activity, such as long-distance cycling, swimming, or biking?

A. Lactic acid energy system B. Oxygen energy system C. PCr-ATP energy system D. Lipolysis energy system

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All of the following are true regarding phytochemicals EXCEPT:

a. they are excreted within a day or two, making consistent intake important. b. cooking vegetables or consuming with small amounts of fats increases absorption. c. they serve as precursors to free radical formation. d. some foods contain hundreds of phytochemicals.

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Approximately how many Americans of Italian descent were in the United States as of 2013?

a. 7 million b. 10 million c. 17 million d. 22 million e. 27 million

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