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Functions of the liver include: Destroys old red blood cells; Produces & releases gasteric juice; Stores iron & fat-soluble vitamins; Detoxifies the blood Due to menstration, females require more _____ than their male counterparts. Iron What food would be best for obtaining complex carbohydrates? Beans Absorption of most digested nutrients occurs in the ________. From here, the nutrients are taken to the __________ by way of the hepatic portal system. Small intestine, Liver Lack of this vitamin leads to problems with calcium absorption: Vitamin D The primary function of this structure/organ is the absorption of water, salts, & some vitamins: Colon Trypsin is used to digest: Proteins This substance kills most of the bacteria present in food: Hydrochloric acid (HCI) Perastalsis occurs: From the beginning of the esophagus to the anus Osteoporosis is most commonly caused by a lack of: Calcium What structure keeps food from accidentally passing into the lungs? Epiglottis Too much of this mineral can cause hypertension (high blood pressure): Sodium Is usually caused by too many HDL molecules in the bloodstream Cardiovascular disease & diet If included in one's diet, what is most likely to reduce the risk of colon cancer? Fiber Both bile & pancreatic juice enter this structure through ducts: Duodenum Production of bile salts & pigments occurs here: Liver This condition is caused by the formation of small pouches of mucosa: Diverticulosis The appendix connects to the: Cecum Any bacteria found in the GI tract should be considered harful & eliminated if possible. False