Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Human Physiologic Processes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

Describe the structure and function of the cell and its components.

Describe the various transport systems of molecules through the cell membrane and list examples of specific molecules for each transport system.

Outline the Organ Systems of the body and discuss each system's major components, functions, and role in human nutrition.

Understand the process of digestion, including its neural and hormonal regulation.

List major sites of absorption of specific nutrients.

Classify hormones by chemical category and the state the effect of each on cellular function and nutrition status.

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