To Emulsify Means to _________

question 90

Multiple Choice

To emulsify means to _________.

• A) suspend a hydrophobic liquid as droplets in a watery mixture
• B) chemically digest fats through enzymatic action
• C) churn up food particles,especially fats,to speed digestion
• D) increase the surface area of an organ to increase absorption
• E) rhythmically contract to push food through the digestive tract

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Definitions:

Osmoreceptor Cells

Cells that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of the body fluids, contributing to the regulation of the body's water balance.

Plasma Volume

The volume of the plasma component of blood, which is the liquid part of the blood that holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension.

Hypertension

A medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.