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Physiology of nutrition questions.

Physiology of nutrition questions.

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# Question
1

Explain the process of digestion in the small intestine, indicating the enzymes involved.


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2

Explain how lipids and protein are absorbed.


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3

Discuss clearly the process of blood glucose regulation in the body.


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4

Give a detailed discussion of any three macro-elements.


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5

Compare and contrast the two malnutrition disorders; kwashiorkor and marasmus.


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6

Amino acids can be converted into glucose especially during starvation. Describe how this process is achieved.


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7
  1. Briefly explain three ways in which glucose enters the blood circulation.
  2. Absorption of nutrients in the human gut takes place under different mechanisms. Give the absorption mechanism for each of the following nutrients; amino acids, glucose, fructose, mineral ions, vitamins, water and fatty acids.

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8
  1. Discuss the physiological role of carbohydrates in human Nutrition.
  2. Explain how homeostasis rregulates blood glucose.

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9

Proteins have important functions in the human body. Using examples discuss each function.


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10

Although required in small quantities , vitamins are essential for the body to function properly. Explain the function of vitamins and problems associated with their deficiency.


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