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    • What nutrients does the human body require?
      Vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrates
    • What is the structure and function of the digestive system?
      • Function: To digest and absorb food and excrete waste products
      • Key components:
      • Liver
      • Gall bladder
      • Pancreas
      • Small intestine
      • Large intestine
      • Rectum
    • How can lifestyle choices affect our body?
      Lifestyle choices can impact energy metabolism, cellular growth, steroid metabolism, inflammatory mediation, and immune function
    • What are the roles of the liver in the digestive system?
      The liver helps in digestion and absorption of food
    • What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?
      The pancreas aids in digestion and regulates blood sugar levels
    • What is the function of the gall bladder?
      The gall bladder stores bile produced by the liver
    • What is the function of the small intestine?
      The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption
    • What is the function of the large intestine?
      The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products for excretion
    • What is the role of the rectum in the digestive system?
      The rectum stores waste before it is excreted
    • How does energy metabolism relate to lifestyle choices?
      Lifestyle choices can enhance or hinder energy metabolism
    • What is the impact of lifestyle choices on immune function?
      Lifestyle choices can improve or impair immune function
    • What is the significance of steroid metabolism in relation to lifestyle choices?
      Lifestyle choices can influence steroid metabolism, affecting hormonal balance
    • How do lifestyle choices affect inflammatory mediation?
      Lifestyle choices can either promote or reduce inflammation in the body
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