The process by which food substances are chemically changed into simpler forms

that can be absorbed is called ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


digestion

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A. Rigid layers of protein molecules in which carbohydrate molecules are suspended B. A bilayer of phospholipid molecules in which protein molecules are embedded and can move C. A solid, rigid layer of phospholipid with loosely bound protein molecules D. Three layers; lipid on the inside, protein in the middle, and carbohydrates (and polysaccharides) on the outside

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Vitamin K stimulates the liver to increase production of:

a. prothrombin activator b. fibrinogen c. prothrombin d. thrombin

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The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to fall is

A) cortisol. B) somatotropin. C) insulin. D) glucagon. E) aldosterone.

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For which imbalance is the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) appropriate?

A) pH imbalance B) fluid and electrolyte imbalance C) metabolic alkalosis D) acid-base imbalance

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