Which of the following statements is true of nutrient circulation?
A) The lymphatic system enables the circulation of water-soluble nutrients.
B) Lymph vessels provide water-soluble nutrients directly to the liver.
C) The liver gets last access to the nutrient-rich blood that leaves the small intestine.
D) Lymphatic vessels empty into the bloodstream where nutrients can be used by cells.
D
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a. E. coli 0157:H7. b. Salmonella. c. Campylobacter. d. Helicobacter pylori.
An example of a peptide hormone produced by the GI tract that influences food intake is:
a. insulin. b. lipase. c. leptin. d. ghrelin.
Which of the following activities burns the most kcal per minute?
A. Walking, 3 mph B. Tennis, singles C. Running, 8 mph D. Golf, carrying clubs
Your service organization wants to volunteer for a local food pantry. What would be one of the activities that they could participate in? a. Distribute recovered foods to federal food assistance programs
b. Organize and fill emergency food boxes for those in need. c. Cook and serve meals at a local soup kitchen using food pantry foods. d. Encourage farmers' markets to sell their goods to the food pantry. e. Serve breakfast in low-income children in schools.