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What organ absorbs water and vitamin K from digested food?
What organ absorbs water and vitamin K from digested food?
large intestine
What organ produces enzymes that break down nutrients?
What organ produces enzymes that break down nutrients?
pancreas
What tiny blood vessels transport absorbed nutrients?
What tiny blood vessels transport absorbed nutrients?
capillaries
Which cells produce hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
Which cells produce hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
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Which cells produce pepsin, which breaks down proteins?
Which cells produce pepsin, which breaks down proteins?
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The muscular walls of the stomach churn food, transforming food chunks into a thick liquid called _____.
The muscular walls of the stomach churn food, transforming food chunks into a thick liquid called _____.
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How does adding the gallbladder affect fat digestion?
How does adding the gallbladder affect fat digestion?
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Which small organ produces pepsin?
Which small organ produces pepsin?
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Pepsin works best in an ___________ environment.
Pepsin works best in an ___________ environment.
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Which small organ produces acid?
Which small organ produces acid?
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Which of the large organs allows nutrients and water to pass through their walls?
Which of the large organs allows nutrients and water to pass through their walls?
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Which of the small organs transport absorbed nutrients to the bloodstream?
Which of the small organs transport absorbed nutrients to the bloodstream?
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Which nutrients were absorbed by capillaries in the small intestine?
Which nutrients were absorbed by capillaries in the small intestine?
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Which nutrients were absorbed by capillaries in the large intestine?
Which nutrients were absorbed by capillaries in the large intestine?
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Which nutrient was absorbed by small intestine lymphatic vessels?
Which nutrient was absorbed by small intestine lymphatic vessels?
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Did lymphatic vessels absorb anything from the large intestine?
Did lymphatic vessels absorb anything from the large intestine?
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Where should the capillaries be placed to maximize the absorption of nutrients from food?
Where should the capillaries be placed to maximize the absorption of nutrients from food?
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Where should the lymphatic vessels be placed to maximize the absorption of nutrients from food?
Where should the lymphatic vessels be placed to maximize the absorption of nutrients from food?
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What is the upper section of the small intestine called?
What is the upper section of the small intestine called?
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What is the muscular tube connecting the throat and stomach?
What is the muscular tube connecting the throat and stomach?
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Which organ produces a variety of digestive enzymes that breakdown nutrients?
Which organ produces a variety of digestive enzymes that breakdown nutrients?
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What chemical breaks up large food droplets?
What chemical breaks up large food droplets?
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What muscular contraction pushes food through the digestive system?
What muscular contraction pushes food through the digestive system?
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What enzyme starts to digest proteins in the stomach?
What enzyme starts to digest proteins in the stomach?
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What is the opening through which wastes are eliminated?
What is the opening through which wastes are eliminated?
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What produces hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What produces hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
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What transports absorbed fatty acids to the bloodstream?
What transports absorbed fatty acids to the bloodstream?
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What organ absorbs water and vitamin K?
What organ absorbs water and vitamin K?
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What enzyme breaks down starches into simple carbohydrates?
What enzyme breaks down starches into simple carbohydrates?
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Why is the small intestine so long (26 feet long)?
Why is the small intestine so long (26 feet long)?
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What is the function of the villus?
What is the function of the villus?
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What is #1 in the digestive system?
What is #1 in the digestive system?
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What is #2 in the digestive system?
What is #2 in the digestive system?
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What is #3 in the digestive system?
What is #3 in the digestive system?
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What is #4 in the digestive system?
What is #4 in the digestive system?
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What is #5 in the digestive system?
What is #5 in the digestive system?
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What is #6 in the digestive system?
What is #6 in the digestive system?
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What is #7 in the digestive system?
What is #7 in the digestive system?
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What is #8 in the digestive system?
What is #8 in the digestive system?
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What is #9 in the digestive system?
What is #9 in the digestive system?
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What is #10 in the digestive system?
What is #10 in the digestive system?
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What is A in the digestive system?
What is A in the digestive system?
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What is B in the digestive system?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Anatomy
- Large Intestine: Absorbs water and vitamin K from digested food.
- Pancreas: Produces enzymes essential for breaking down nutrients during digestion.
- Capillaries: Tiny blood vessels responsible for transporting absorbed nutrients throughout the body.
- Parietal Cells: Cells in the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid (HCl), aiding digestion.
- Chief Cells: Cells that produce pepsin, an enzyme that begins the process of protein digestion.
- Chyme: A thick liquid formed by churning food in the stomach, essential for digestion.
- Gallbladder: Important for fat digestion, improves the efficiency of breaking down fats.
- Acidic Environment: Pepsin functions optimally in an acidic environment, which is provided by stomach acid.
- Nutrient Absorption: Capillaries in the small and large intestines allow nutrients and water to pass through their walls.
- Lymphatic Vessels: Transport absorbed fatty acids from the small intestine to the bloodstream.
- Small Intestine: Primary site for nutrient absorption due to its vast surface area and length (approximately 26 feet).
- Bile: Chemical substance that emulsifies large fat droplets for better digestion.
- Peristalsis: Muscular contractions that push food through the digestive system, facilitating movement.
- Anus: The final part of the digestive tract where waste is expelled from the body.
- Amylase: Enzyme responsible for breaking down starches into simpler carbohydrates.
- Villi: Small projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients effectively.
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Digestive Tract Sequence:
- Salivary glands → Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Gallbladder → Duodenum (part of small intestine) → Pancreas → Jejunum/Ileum (parts of small intestine) → Large Intestine → Rectum.
Structure of Digestive System Organs
- Duodenum: The upper section of the small intestine, crucial for digestion.
- Muscular Tube: The esophagus connects the throat to the stomach, facilitating food transport.
- Rectum: The storage site for waste before elimination.
Nutrient Absorption and Transport
- Nutrients Absorbed by Capillaries: Sugars, amino acids, and water are absorbed in the small intestine; sugars and water in the large intestine.
- Nutrients Absorbed by Lymphatic Vessels: Fatty acids that are transported to the bloodstream to supply energy and essential fatty acids.
Key Processes
- Overall Absorption: Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, significantly due to its length and specialized structures like villi for maximizing nutrient uptake.
- Digestive Enzymes: Various enzymes are produced by different organs to ensure the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, supporting efficient digestion and nutrient absorption.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the digestive system, exploring key components like the large intestine, pancreas, and gallbladder. This quiz covers the roles of cells involved in digestion and the processes of nutrient absorption. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of human biology.
