Description : Do fats and water soluble molecules such as sugars get absorbed from the intestine directly into the blood?
Last Answer : The simple sugars do but not the fats. The presence of fat inthe small intestine produces hormones that stimulate the release ofpancreatic lipase from the pancreas and bile from the liver whichhelps in the emulsification of fats for absorption as fattyacids.
Description : how do different parts of the human digestive system help to break down molecules of fat so that they can be absorbed into the body?
Last Answer : Fat is first processed by a mechanical breakdown in the mouth through chewing and in the stomach through its churning' action. Lipase, an enzyme produced in the pancreas, converts fat in ... and producing alkaline conditions in the small intestine where the fat is being broken down and absorbed
Description : How many minutes after a alcohol drink has been consumed the alcoholic content has probably been absorbed into the body?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : A non essential amino acid is not (A) Absorbed in the intestines (B) Required in the diet (C) Incorporated into the protein (D) Metabolized by the body
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Biological value of a protein is (A) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen absorbed into circulation (B) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen in the body (C) The percentage of ingested protein utilised ... synthesis in the body (D) The gain in body weight (gm) per gm of protein ingested
Description : The content of water is greater than fats, in the plasma, proteins are more than fats and fats less than plasma. Which constitutes the major part of the human body? (a) Fats (b) Water (c) Plasma (d) Proteins
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : How to burn fats in the body?
Last Answer : To burn fats,you must do exercise at least 3x a week for 15 minutes,it's truly effective if you dedicate yourself to it.You only need perseverance,it maybe hard at first but it's worth it.
Description : Assertion : Carbohydrate are most suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and fats. Reason : Carbohydrates can be stored in ti
Last Answer : Assertion : Carbohydrate are most suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : What fats or lipids form animal body fat that is used for storage's energy and insulation?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Glycerol released from adipose tissue by hydrolysis of triglycerides is mainly (A) Taken up by liver (B) Taken up by extrahepatic tissues (C) Reutilised in adipose tissue (D) Excreted from the body FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 85
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : 'Antibodies', which protect our body from infections, are which type of compounds? (1) Carbohydrates (2) Fats (3) Proteins (4) Vitamins
Last Answer : (3) Proteins Explanation: Antibodies are large Y-shaped proteins that are produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Description : In the human body, fats are stored in the – (1) Epidermis (2) Adipose tissue (3) Liver (4) Epithelium
Last Answer : (2) Adipose tissue Explanation: Adipose tissue is also known as body fat. It contains several cell types, with the 11.` hest percentage of cells being adipocytes, which contain fat droplets. ... body and to protect us from excess glucose by storing triglycerides produced by the liver from sugars.
Description : Which of the following is known an body builder? (1) Protein (2) Carbohydrates (3) Vitamins (4) Fats
Last Answer : (1) Protein Explanation: Proteins are large biological molecules consisting of one or more chains of amino acids are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body ... 4 kcal per gram, just like carbohydrates and unlike lipids, which contain 9 kcal per gram.
Description : During prolonged fastings, in what sequence are the following organic compounds used up by the body ? (a) First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins (b) First fats, next ... carbohydrates, next proteins and lastly lipids (d) First proteins, next lipids and lastly carbohydrates
Last Answer : (a) First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins
Description : Of the following three substances, which provides the LEAST source of energy for the body? a) protein b) fats c) carbohydrates
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- proteins
Description : In the human body, fats are stored in the (1) Epidermis (2) Adipose tissue (3) Liver (4) Epithelium
Last Answer : Adipose tissue
Description : Which of the following is known an body builder ? (1) Protein (2) Carbohydrates (3) Vitamins (4) Fats
Last Answer : Protein
Description : What is long folded tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed?
Last Answer : Small intestine is where 90% of nutrients are absorbed.
Description : How does food and water get absorbed in our body?
Description : Is a carbonated drink absorbed slower by the body because of the carbonation true or false?
Last Answer : 1
Description : Is Protein found in supplements is better quality and absorbed better by the human body than the protein found in food.?
Last Answer : i think that is more way better to protein food
Description : Molecular iron (Fe) is (A) Stored primarily in spleen (B) Absorbed in the intestine (C) Absorbed in the ferric, Fe+++ form (D) Stored in the body in combination with ferritin
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Molecular iron is (A) Stored primarily in the spleen (B) Exreted in the urine as Fe2+ (C) Stored in the body in combination with ferritin (D) Absorbed in the ferric form
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Molecular Iron, Fe, is (A) Stored in the body in combination with Ferritin (B) Stored primarily in the spleen (C) Excreted in the urine as Fe2+ (D) absorbed in the intestine by albumin VITAMINS 129
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Mercury metal exists as a liquid at room temperature. 2. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called malleability 3. Neutral fats such as butter and vegetable oils ... b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The process of converting liquid oil into solids saturated fats by passing hydrogen gas is
Last Answer : called hydrogenation.
Description : Only two of the following Statements accurately describe what happens in the mouth. 1. 2. 3. 4. Amylase breaks down large starch molecules into smaller maltose molecules. Chewing increases the surface area of food for digestion. Saliva emulsifies ... ? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : (a) 1 and 2
Description : Assertion `:-` Fats are transported into the lacteals in the villi. Reason `:-` Fatty acids are insoluble in water.
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Fats are transported into the lacteals in the villi. Reason `:-` Fatty acids are ... False. D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion :- Bile helps in emulsification of fats. Reason `:-` During emulsification fat is brokendown into fatty acid and glycerol.
Last Answer : Assertion :- Bile helps in emulsification of fats. Reason `:-` During emulsification fat is brokendown ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : What organic compound do fats and steroids falll into?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Cholesterol is excreted as such into ________. (A) Urine (B) Faeces (C) Bile (D) Tears FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 99
Description : Bile, an emulsifier liquid, is made by the liver and later stored within the gallbladder and released in the duodenum. Bile is composed of bile salts, cholesterol and bile pigments. ... enzymes that break fats into simpler fatty acids and glycerol. Digestion System - Image Diversity: gallbladder
Last Answer : What is the adnexal organ of the digestive system in which bile is stored?
Description : By generally dividing food into carbohydrates, fats and proteins and considering the digestive process until the pylorus (exit of stomach), which of these mentioned types of food have already undergone chemical digestion?
Last Answer : Until the exit of the stomach, carbohydrates, in the mouth, and proteins, in the stomach, have already undergone chemical breaking by digestive enzymes. Carbohydrates have suffered action of the salivary ... of the gastric juice. Fats, until reaching the duodenum, do not undergo chemical digestion.
Description : Emulsification is - (1) breaking fats into small globules (2) digestion of fats (3) absorption of fats (4) storage of fats
Last Answer : (1) breaking fats into small globules Explanation: Emulsification is the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. It is accomplished mainly by bile acids ... intestine. Emulsification is the first preparation of fat for chemical digestion by specific enzymes.
Description : What role does enzyme pepsin play? (1) It converts fats into acids (2) If converts fats into glycerol (3) It converts proteins into peptones (4) It converts starch into sugar
Last Answer : (3) It converts proteins into peptones Explanation: Pepsin is an endopeptidase that breaks down proteins into peptone and polypeptides. If is produced in the stomach and is one of the main digestive enzymes.
Description : Which gas is used for converting vegetable oils into saturated fats? (1) H2 (2) O2 (3) Cl2 (4) SO2
Last Answer : (1) H2 Explanation: Hydrogenation - to treat with hydrogen - is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen (H2) and another compound or element, usually in the presence of a catalyst. ... oils are derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (containing more than one carbon-carbon double bonds).
Description : Emulsification is (1) breaking fats into small globules (2) digestion of fats (3) absorption of fats (4) storage of fats
Last Answer : breaking fats into small globules
Description : Which gas is used for converting vegetable oils into saturated fats ? (1) H2 (2) O2 (3) Cl2 (4) SO2
Last Answer : H2