Prior to chemical tests for glycosuria, clinicians checked for sweetness of the urine as a sign of

A. Small intestine is the primary site of nutrient absorption. The majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats occurs in the small intestine, particularly in the duodenum and jejunum.

B. Pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine but does not absorb nutrients itself.

C. Stomach plays a role in the digestion of proteins and the mechanical breakdown of food, but it absorbs very few nutrients, primarily alcohol and some drugs.

D. Large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, but it is not the major site of nutrient absorption. Most nutrients are absorbed before food reaches the large intestine.

A. Estrogen is a hormone involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, but it is not the hormone detected by pregnancy tests.

B. Luteinizing hormone (LH) surges just before ovulation but is not the hormone detected by pregnancy tests.

C. Progesterone supports pregnancy by maintaining the uterine lining, but it is not the hormone detected by pregnancy tests.

D. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the hormone produced by the placenta shortly after implantation, and it is the hormone detected by pregnancy tests.