Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Digestion of Food

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the digestion of food groups is FALSE?

• A)Digestion of all food groups begins in the mouth.
• B)Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and other monosaccharides.
• C)Fats are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids.
• D)Proteins are broken down into amino acids.
• E)Polysaccharides are broken down into glucose and other monosaccharides.

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Definitions:

Dermatome

An area of skin supplied by sensory nerves stemming from a single spinal nerve root, important in defining patterns of sensation and diagnosing nerve or spinal cord injuries.

Trauma

A physical or psychological injury or wound, often resulting from an intense stressor or event.

Afferent Fibers

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.