Chapter 3 is designed to allow you to:
- 1. Identify the function of the following cellular components: cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, lysosomes, and peroxisomes.
- 2. Define tissue, organ, and organ system.
- 3. List some characteristics of the 12 organ systems and outline a role for each related to nutrition, especially the cardiovascular system, endocrine system, nervous system, immune system, and urinary system.
- 4. Understand the role of genetic background in the development of nutrition-related diseases.
- 5. Outline the overall processes of digestion and absorption, including the roles played by the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the related accessory organs: liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- 6. Become familiar with some specific enzymes and hormones that act in digestion of the various nutrient groups.
- 7. Identify the major nutrition-related gastrointestinal health problems and typical approaches to treatment.