Most nutrients are absorbed in what compartment of the gastrointestinal tract?
a. colon
b. mouth
c. stomach
d. small intestine
d
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A. glucose B. galactose C. amino acids D. polypeptides E. fatty acids
A pregnant teen who is deficient in iron early in pregnancy is at higher risk of:
a. remaining iron deficient after delivery. b. having a low-birth weight baby. c. having a preterm delivery. d. craving unusual foods. e. b and c only
For exercise lasting less than sixty minutes, sports drinks containing carbohydrate are necessary to promote rapid absorption and to maintain hydration and energy levels.
a. true b. false
Which of the following does not secrete digestive juices?
a. stomach b. pancreas c. salivary glands d. large intestine