Biod 121 - Essentials In Nutrition Module 2 Already Passed

What happens with absorption regarding monosaccharides: {Ans: they are actively absorbed (active diffusion)}What is the esophageal sphincter and where is it located: {Ans: it is a circular muscle that closes once food moves through the stomach to prevent back flow of stomach contents unto the esophagus; it is located at the end of the esophagus}Two actions that can occur with the release of insulin" {Ans: 1. liver takes glucose and store it as glycogen 2. muscles, adipose, and various cells absorb the blood sugar into their cells and blood sugars will decline into normal range}Organ that stores bile: {Ans: gallbladder}Fat soluble vitamins: {Ans: A, D, E, and K}A problem that can be found in the GI tract where a burning sensation happens in the esophagus: {Ans: heart burn}