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Question 1 of 5

The interrelated network of nerves within the gastrointestinal wall that regulates its muscular action is known as the:

A. gastric nerve plexus. B. biliary nerve plexus. C. intramural nerve plexus. D. intestinal nerve plexus.

Question 2 of 5

What is the term for the action of biting, chewing, and breaking up ingested food into smaller particles?

A. Peristalsis. B. Segmentation. C. Metabolism. D. Mastication.

Question 3 of 5

The end products of digestion of macronutrients include fatty acids, amino acids, and:

A. monosaccharides. B. polysaccharides. C. enzymes. D. cholesterol.

Question 4 of 5

What are probiotics?

A. Indigestible carbohydrates that promote growth of health-promoting bacteria. B. Antibiotics that prevent growth of harmful bacteria. C. Nutritional supplements of health-promoting bacteria. D. Commercial fiber supplements that have a laxative effect.

Question 5 of 5

What is the function of chylomicrons?

A. Produced in the hepatic system. B. Composed of triglycerides and cholesterol only. C. Absorbed in the large intestine. D. Cleared from the blood by lipoprotein lipase.

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