Bob eats his breakfast, and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal. What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?

What will be an ideal response?


mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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a. Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach. b. Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty. c. Federal regulations have successfully prevented widespread lead toxicity. d. The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet. e. Lead exposure is extremely rare in the United States.

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Daily sodium intake should be restricted to about ____ grams for patients with the nephrotic syndrome

A) 0.5 to 1.0 B) 1.0 to 2.0 C) 2.0 to 3.0 D) 3.0 to 4.0

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Maria is overweight and wants to lose 10 pounds. She is at a party and is deciding what to order at the bar. Which beverage has the fewest calories when mixed with liquor?

a. eight ounces fruit juice b. eight ounces cola c. eight ounces club soda d. five ounces red wine e. six ounces ginger ale

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Variables that determine an athlete's energy needs include ________.

A. body size B. training or competition C. body composition D. All of these responses are correct. E. None of these responses are correct.

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