Before sitting down to take this exam, you ingested some protein rich snacks.   Using complete sentences, describe the digestion and absorption of proteins (beginning with a polymer in the mouth and ending with a monomer in the blood).  Include all names of polymers, monomers, enzymes, transporters & locations involved. (5pts)

All of the following are retroperitoneal organs EXCEPT

Which of the following can be absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into intestinal epithelial cells via simple diffusion?

Fill in the blanks with a number. Glycolysis will produce a net production of: [1] ATP [2]_NADH Formation of Acetyl CoA will produce a net production of: [3]_ATP [4] NADH and Kreb’s cycle will produce [5]_ATP [6] NADH.

When nutrient levels are low, there are two main ways to produce glucose without breaking down fat… they are referred to as [a] and [b].

Wally decides to go on a hunger strike to further one of this favorite causes.  After 7 days of ingesting nothing but water, you would expect to observe

On a tour of African countries, Don contracts a bad case of traveler’s diarrhea.  Because he can’t eat very much his body starts to use energy sources other than carbohydrates.  This would result in

Lipoproteins, containing triglycerides manufactured in the liver that are transported to peripheral tissues (adipose tissue), are called

Gastrin causes the pyloric sphincter to [A](contract/relax) and Secretin causes the pyloric sphincter to [B]  (contract/relax).

What is the green circular structure that line A is pointing to?