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what is the “brush border”

A fluid secreted into the small intestine during digestion that contains cholesterol, bilirubin, and phospholipids

in modern food, we have removed much of the fat.  In order to deal with the changes to flavor, many companies have simply added ______ to their products

whole-grain products, nuts, and fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals.  They also contain fiber that slows the digestive process limiting blood sugar  to a slow rise rather than a spike.  These products are considered

Transfats are great for us, because they limit food waste as a preservative and still provide lipids we need to survive

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall, from lumen to external surface

The problem with refined grains is…

Which of the following are generally considered to be good for you

Stimulates ducts of both liver and pancreas to release more sodium bicarbonate

The food “soup” released from the stomach into the small intestine is called a bolus.