ISSA Nutritionist Practice Exam

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Chyme is best described as what?

  1. A solid mass of food

  2. A pulpy, acidic fluid from the stomach

  3. A type of digestive enzyme

  4. A bile component

The correct answer is: A pulpy, acidic fluid from the stomach

Chyme is best described as a pulpy, acidic fluid that results from the mixing of food with gastric juices in the stomach. As food is digested in the stomach, it is broken down into a semi-liquid form, which allows for more effective processing in the intestines. The acidic nature of chyme, primarily due to the hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach, aids in further digestion and helps to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present in the ingested food. The other options are not accurate representations of chyme. A solid mass of food does not reflect the characteristics of chyme, which is no longer solid. Chyme is not a type of digestive enzyme; rather, it is the product of digestion that enzymes help to create. Lastly, while bile is involved in the digestive process, it is a substance produced by the liver to aid in the digestion of fats, and it is distinct from chyme itself. Understanding the nature of chyme is important for grasping how the digestive process unfolds from the stomach to the intestines.

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