Question

1. fat - soluble compounds are absorbed into the lymph rather than directly into the blood.

true
false

1. the food that is chewed and mixed with saliva before being swallowed is called chyme.

true
false

1. artificial sweeteners should not be given to children young than ______ years of age.

two
two and a half
three
three and a half
four

Explanation:

1. Fat - soluble compounds are indeed absorbed into the lymphatic system first rather than directly into the blood due to their nature and the body's absorption mechanisms.
2. The food that is chewed and mixed with saliva before swallowing is called a bolus. Chyme is the semi - fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.
3. Artificial sweeteners should generally not be given to children younger than two years of age due to potential health concerns and the immaturity of their metabolic systems.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. two