Digestion and Absorption Quiz
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Which carbohydrate is NOT digested by enzymes in the human gut?

  • Lactose
  • Cellulose (correct)
  • Sucrose
  • Starch

What is the most commonly ingested form of carbohydrate?

  • Starch (correct)
  • Cellulose
  • Lactose
  • Sucrose

Which of the following is an incorrect pairing of carbohydrate and its source?

  • Lactose - Vegetables (correct)
  • Cellulose - Plant cell walls
  • Starch - Potatoes
  • Sucrose - Table sugar

If a person is described as 'lactose intolerant', they are unable to efficiently process which carbohydrate?

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Which of these is a disaccharide?

<p>Sucrose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following water-soluble vitamins is NOT absorbed passively?

<p>Vitamin B1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The absorption of which water-soluble vitamin requires the intrinsic factor?

<p>Vitamin B12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells of the stomach secrete the intrinsic factor necessary for vitamin absorption?

<p>Oxyntic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aside from Vitamin B12, which other vitamin requires a special mechanism and is not absorbed passively?

<p>Vitamin C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient has a condition that inhibits the proper functioning of the oxyntic cells in their stomach. Which of the following vitamins might they have difficulty absorbing?

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Under what condition might the glucose level in chyme be particularly significant?

<p>When the glucose concentration in chyme is excessively high. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many grams of protein are digested and absorbed by the gut daily?

<p>60 grams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is directly implied about the rate of protein digestion and absorption in the gut?

<p>It can fluctuate significantly based on dietary intake and conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the content, if glucose levels in chyme become critical, what process does that directly affect?

<p>The rate of nutrient absorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best represents the data provided about protein digestion and absorption?

<p>The daily amount of protein digested and absorbed by the gut is approximate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?

<p>To increase surface area for nutrient absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes villi?

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What primarily supports the function of villi in absorbing nutrients?

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Which characteristic of villi enhances their effectiveness for absorption?

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Where are villi predominantly located in the digestive system?

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What is the primary function of enzymes in digestion?

<p>They catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following macromolecules is NOT broken down by enzymes during digestion?

<p>Vitamins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction do enzymes facilitate during digestion?

<p>Hydrolysis reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about enzymes in digestion is accurate?

<p>Enzymes are specific to certain types of molecules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do enzymes enhance the process of digestion?

<p>By catalyzing chemical reactions to break down food particles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

<p>Small intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

<p>Transporting food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about nutrient absorption is correct?

<p>Most nutrients are absorbed before reaching the ileum. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where in the digestive tract is the least absorption of nutrients likely to occur?

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What type of cells are primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the small intestine?

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Flashcards

Digestion

The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that the body can absorb and use for energy and building blocks.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body, including the breakdown of food during digestion.

Carbohydrates

Sugars and starches, a major source of energy for the body.

Proteins

Large molecules that are essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes, and other important functions.

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Lipids

Fats and oils, an important source of energy and essential for cell structure.

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Absorption

The process of taking nutrients from food and moving them into the bloodstream.

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Small Intestine

The primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system.

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Stomach

Limited absorption occurs here, mainly water and some alcohol.

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Esophagus

No nutrient absorption takes place in this tube, it's solely for food transport.

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Ileum

By the time food reaches the ileum, most of its nutrients have been absorbed.

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What are villi?

Finger-like projections on the inner lining of the small intestine, richly supplied with blood vessels.

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Where are villi found?

Villi are present in the small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place.

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What is the main function of villi?

They increase the surface area available for absorption, allowing for more efficient nutrient uptake.

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What are microvilli?

Villi are covered in tiny finger-like projections called microvilli, further increasing the surface area for absorption.

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How do nutrients travel after being absorbed by villi?

The blood vessels in the villi transport the absorbed nutrients to the rest of the body.

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Carbohydrate digestion

The process of breaking down complex carbohydrates (like starch) into smaller, simpler sugars (like glucose) that the body can absorb.

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Cellulose digestion

This type of sugar cannot be broken down by digestive enzymes in the human gut.

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Lactose digestion

This sugar, found in things like milk and dairy products, is broken down into glucose and galactose.

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Sucrose digestion

This sugar, found in fruits and table sugar, is broken down into glucose and fructose.

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Carbohydrate Absorption

This process involves moving digested nutrients from the small intestine into the bloodstream, where they can be transported to the body's cells.

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Protein Digestion

The process of breaking down proteins into smaller molecules that the body can absorb and use.

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Daily Protein Absorption

The amount of protein digested and absorbed by the gut each day.

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High Glucose and Chyme

High glucose levels in the chyme may indicate a condition like diabetes. The body needs to manage the high sugars.

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Protein Breakdown

The breakdown of proteins into smaller molecules like amino acids.

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Protein Absorption

The process of moving digested proteins from the gut into the bloodstream for use by the body.

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Water-soluble Vitamin Absorption

Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed passively into the bloodstream, except for Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.

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Vit. B12 Absorption

Vitamin B12 absorption requires the intrinsic factor, a protein secreted by the oxyntic cells in the stomach.

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Role of Oxyntic Cells

The oxyntic cells of the stomach are responsible for producing intrinsic factor, crucial for Vitamin B12 absorption.

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Intrinsic Factor

Intrinsic factor is a protein essential for Vitamin B12 absorption in the small intestine.

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Small Intestine: Water-soluble Vitamin Absorption

The small intestine is the primary site of absorption for most water-soluble vitamins, except those requiring intrinsic factor.

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Study Notes

Digestion and Absorption

  • Digestion breaks down carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids using enzymes. Absorption is the process of taking these broken-down nutrients into the body using specialized epithelial cells.
  • Most absorption happens in the small intestine, with some in the stomach and none in the esophagus, which primarily transports food.
  • The colon absorbs water and electrolytes.
  • The small intestine has specialized structures to increase nutrient absorption:
    • Mucosal folds (Kerckring folds) increase surface area by three times.
    • Villi increase surface area by another ten times.
    • Microvilli on epithelial cells increase the surface area further by 20 times, which results in a total increase of 600 times.

Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption

  • Carbohydrates are ingested as starch, sucrose, lactose, and cellulose.
  • Cellulose is not digested by enzymes in the gut.
  • Digestion starts in the mouth with salivary alpha-amylase (ptyalin) partially breaking down starch into smaller glucose polymers and alpha limit dextrins.
  • Pancreatic amylase further breaks down starch into maltose and maltotriose.
  • Brush border enzymes (lactase, sucrase, and maltase) convert disaccharides into monosaccharides (glucose, galactose, and fructose).
  • These monosaccharides are absorbed via sodium-dependent cotransport and facilitated diffusion.

Protein Digestion and Absorption

  • Protein digestion begins in the stomach with pepsin, activated by hydrochloric acid (HCl).
  • Pepsin breaks down proteins into large polypeptides.
  • Further digestion in the small intestine using proteolytic enzymes (endopeptidases and exopeptidases) breaks down polypeptides into smaller peptides.
  • These smaller peptides are broken down into amino acids by brush border peptidases.
  • Amino acids are absorbed through sodium-dependent carriers.

Lipid Digestion and Absorption

  • Lipid digestion begins in the small intestine with bile salts, which emulsify fats into small droplets.
  • Pancreatic lipase and colipase break down triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids.
  • These products, along with phospholipids, cholesterol, and bile salts, form micelles.
  • Micelles facilitate the absorption of lipid products into the epithelial cells by diffusion.
  • Inside the cells, monoglycerides and free fatty acids recombine to form triglycerides.
  • Triglycerides aggregate with cholesterol, phospholipids, and proteins to form chylomicrons.
  • Chylomicrons are transported via the lymphatic system.

Water and Electrolyte Absorption

  • Water is absorbed passively through the epithelial cells in response to sodium absorption (osmosis).
  • Sodium is actively absorbed in the small intestine and colon.
  • Other electrolytes (e.g., chloride and potassium) are absorbed passively or actively, depending on the specific electrolyte.

Vitamin Absorption

  • Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed passively, except for vitamin C, B1, and B12.
  • Vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor for absorption.
  • Lipid-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) follow a similar path as lipids (absorbed in micelles and chylomicrons).

Iron Absorption

  • Iron absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine.
  • Ferrous iron is more absorbable than ferric iron.
  • Factors like vitamin C enhance iron absorption, while others (like phosphates, oxalates, phytic acid) inhibit it.

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