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ATI LPN Test Bank

The process of breaking down body protein into amino acids for energy is known as:

A. Deamination. B. Transamination. C. Transcription. D. Catabolism.

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.

Regurgitation or reflux of acidic stomach contents back into the esophagus is known as:

A. hiatal hernia. B. diverticulitis. C. gastroenteritis. D. gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?

A. Cereal grains. B. Beans. C. Nuts. D. Eggs.

In addition to active transport, which process is involved in absorbing food in the small intestine?

A. pinocytosis B. excretion C. phagocytosis D. electrochemical diffusion