Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Ghrelin and peptide YY communicate with the brain to help you decide when to eat and when to stop eating.

2. The enteric nervous system is a network of nerves embedded in the wall of the GI tract. It functions both autonomously and in collaboration with the central nervous system and other nervous system branches to achieve GI functions.

3. Water-soluble and fat-soluble nutrients are transported from the lymph capillaries through the lymphatic vessels and eventually arrive at the thoracic duct.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What type of arthritic condition may benefit from supplementing with glucosamine and chondroitin?

a. osteoarthritis b. rheumatoid arthritis c. fibromyalgia d. gout e. osteoporosis

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What is the primary site for absorption of nutrients?

a. Crypt b. Villus c. Microvillus d. Macrovillus e. Goblet cells

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The oxidative phosphorylation process takes place in the cell __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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