Q1. Describe the general structure and functions of the digestive system.
Q2. Locate the digestive organs on a diagram.
Q3. Explain the functions of each of the digestive organs.
Q4. Discuss the relationship between the nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems.
Q5. Discuss the histology of the digestive organs, how, and why they differ.
Q6. Distinguish between the various glands of the digestive tract.
Q7. Distinguish between nutrient, macro and micronutrients and calories.
Q8. List the six major nutrient categories and note important sources and main cellular uses.
Q9. Define metabolism and explain how catabolism and anabolism differ.
Q10. Summarize important events and products of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and electron transport system.
Q11. Review the terms and discuss the process of glycogenesis, glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
Q12. Describe the process by which fatty acids are oxidized for energy.
Q13. Define ketone bodies and indicate the stimulus for their formation.
Q14. Describe how amino acids are metabolized for energy.
Q15. Describe the need for protein synthesis in body cells.
Q16. List important events of the absorptive and post absorptive states and explain how these events are regulated.
Q17. Discuss the importance of cholesterol and potential food sources.
Q18. Discuss how food intake is regulated.
Q19. Define basal metabolic rate.
Q20. Describe how the body's temperature is maintained