The functions of ________ are to dissolve small food particles, which allows them to react with the taste buds so we can savor food and to moisten and bind food to lubricate it for comfortable swallowing
A) gastric juices
B) mucus
C) chyme
D) saliva
Ans: D) saliva
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The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:
a. furnish the body with energy. b. provide material for synthesizing cell walls. c. synthesize fat. d. insulate the body to prevent heat loss.
Studies have shown that which factor(s) is(are) the primary determinant of an individual's resting energy expenditure (RMR)?
a. The amount of lean body mass b. The amount of adipose tissue c. A person's age, gender, and health status d. The individual's body weight
Richard and Brittany talked to Mandy about their concerns and Mandy believes she does not have an eating disorder. What should Brittany and Richard do next?
a. Try and force Mandy to eat more food. b. Encourage Mandy to gain weight and stop exercising. c. Continue to be supportive and encourage Mandy to seek professional help. d. Call her parents and insist that she has a problem that needs to be treated. e. Seek emergency medical help.
________ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.
A. Alpha-linolenic B. Docosahexaenoic C. Eicosapentaenoic D. Linoleic