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Identify the liver structure (D12)  

Without insulin injections, juvenile onset diabetics (who have lost the ability to make insulin) die within days.  Death usually occurs due to acidosis.  Explain the link between a lack of insulin and acidosis. (4 points)

The longer chyme (fecal material) stays in the colon, the harder the stool.  (D19)

Which of the following is a function of the liver? (D13)

The rate of intestinal peristalsis is related to the volume of chyme present.  (D20)

What are “empty” calories? Why should they be avoided? (2 points)

Which of the following is produced by the gastric glands? (D9)

carries blood away from the lobule (D13)

The passage of food materials from the lumen of the GI tract into the blood is called ____. (D1)

In beta-oxidation, fatty acids are broken down into… (M10)