What Possible Dietary Complications Could a Person Develop If They

question 45

Multiple Choice

What possible dietary complications could a person develop if they had their pancreas removed?

• A)They would not produce the pancreatic enzyme trypsin.This would prevent them from breaking down proteins into amino acids which could lead to complications in repairing muscle tissue.
• B)They would not produce the enzyme pancreatic amylase.This would prevent them from breaking down proteins into amino acids which could lead to complications in repairing muscle tissue.
• C)They would not produce the pancreatic enzyme trypsin.This would prevent them from breaking down carbohydrates into glucose which could lead to a decrease in the availability of energy in their body.
• D)There would be an overproduction of the enzyme trypsin.This would cause an increased rate of protein digestion that could result in the muscle cells being destroyed by the individuals own body.

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Definitions:

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Rods and Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye where rods are responsible for vision at low light levels, and cones handle color vision and detail.

Olfactory Cells

Sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose involved in the detection of odors, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of muscles, responding to stretch and actively participating in the regulation of muscle contraction.