Reference no: EM133228519
Question 1
Identify the organs of the alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus and briefly state their function?
Discuss the roles of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder in digestion?
Why is it important that chyme from the stomach is delivered to the small intestine slowly and in small
amounts?
Why does the pancreas secrete some enzymes in their inactive forms, and where are these enzymes activated?
Compare and contrast the digestion of the three macronutrients? (Carbs, fats, proteins )
Question 2
Explain how glucose is metabolized to yield ATP?
Amino acids are not stored in the body. Describe how excess amino acids are processed in the cell?
Insulin is released when food is ingested and stimulates the uptake of glucose into the cell. Discuss the mechanism cells employ to create a concentration gradient to ensure continual uptake of glucose from the bloodstream?
List and describe the steps necessary for carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism?
Discuss the role of ATP in metabolism?