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What is the role of mucus in the stomach?
What is the role of mucus in the stomach?
- To act as an enzyme for protein digestion
- To increase the surface area for absorption in the small intestine
- To neutralize acidic food coming from the stomach (correct)
- To break down fats into smaller globules
Why do herbivores typically have a longer small intestine compared to carnivores?
Why do herbivores typically have a longer small intestine compared to carnivores?
- To digest cellulose found in grass effectively (correct)
- To allow the digestion of fats present in meat
- To increase the speed of food passage
- To facilitate the absorption of nutrients
Which organ secretes bile juice to assist in the digestion process?
Which organ secretes bile juice to assist in the digestion process?
- Small intestine
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Liver (correct)
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
Which enzyme in pancreatic juice aids in breaking down proteins?
Which enzyme in pancreatic juice aids in breaking down proteins?
Why is water absorbed in the large intestine?
Why is water absorbed in the large intestine?
What fluid is secreted by the salivary glands when we eat something we like?
What fluid is secreted by the salivary glands when we eat something we like?
Which enzyme in saliva breaks down starch into sugar?
Which enzyme in saliva breaks down starch into sugar?
What is the role of peristaltic movements in the digestive system?
What is the role of peristaltic movements in the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT released by the gastric glands in the stomach for digestion?
Which of the following is NOT released by the gastric glands in the stomach for digestion?
What does hydrochloric acid create in the stomach to facilitate digestion?
What does hydrochloric acid create in the stomach to facilitate digestion?
Which organ expands when food enters it and has muscular walls to mix food with digestive juices?
Which organ expands when food enters it and has muscular walls to mix food with digestive juices?
