Question

match each homeostatic response with the type of meal or eating situation that triggers it.
(2 points)
eating a meal high in fat
receptors are activated, leading to faster stomach churning and emptying.
consuming a large meal
the digestive process is slowed to allow more time for fat breakdown.
smelling food before eating
the body releases saliva and gastrin to prepare for digestion.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each eating situation and its corresponding homeostatic response:

1. Eating a meal high in fat: Fat digestion is slower, so the digestive process slows to allow more time for fat breakdown (matches "The digestive process is slowed...").
2. Consuming a large meal: A large meal needs faster stomach churning/emptying to process volume, so it matches "Receptors are activated...".
3. Smelling food before eating: This triggers anticipatory digestion (saliva, gastrin release) to prepare, matching "The body releases saliva...".

Answer:

• Eating a meal high in fat → The digestive process is slowed to allow more time for fat breakdown.
• Consuming a large meal → Receptors are activated, leading to faster stomach churning and emptying.
• Smelling food before eating → The body releases saliva and gastrin to prepare for digestion.