When amino acids join together, they form __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: peptides
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The hormones released by cells in the small intestine in response to the arrival of amino acids and smaller peptides are secretin and cholecystokinin. Together, these hormones stimulate
A. the production of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen in the stomach. B. the release of active enzymes from the pancreas. C. the release of bicarbonate and proenzymes from the pancreas. D. the release of di- and tripeptides from the absorptive cells that line the small intestine.
Moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of CHD by
a. increasing HDL. b. deceasing HDL. c. increasing LDL. d. decreasing LDL.
Human milk is the only food needed by the majority of healthy infants for approximately the first _____ months
a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12 e. 18
How do commercial liquid meal replacements differ from enteral formulas?
a. They have flavorings added that increases their osmolality. b. They do not vary by need for disease condition. c. They may not be used for enteral administration. d. They contain lactose.