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Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the digestive system?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the digestive system?
The large intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption.
The large intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption.
False
What is the name of the process that moves food through the esophagus?
What is the name of the process that moves food through the esophagus?
peristalsis
The enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars is called ______.
The enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars is called ______.
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If a food sample turns purple when tested with biuret solution, which nutrient is present?
If a food sample turns purple when tested with biuret solution, which nutrient is present?
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Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.
Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.
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What is the role of villi and microvilli in the digestive system?
What is the role of villi and microvilli in the digestive system?
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Match the following reagents with the nutrient they test for:
Match the following reagents with the nutrient they test for:
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The digestive system breaks down food into usable nutrients.
- Stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, and egestion.
Key Organs and Functions
- Mouth: Initial digestion with saliva and chewing.
- Esophagus: Transports food to the stomach via peristalsis.
- Stomach: Contains acid and enzymes to break down food.
- Small Intestine: Major site of digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Large Intestine: Absorbs water and forms waste.
- Rectum and Anus: Eliminate solid waste.
Food Testing
- Starch: Iodine solution turns blue-black in its presence (positive test).
- Glucose: Benedict's solution changes color (blue to green/yellow/red) with increasing glucose concentration.
- Proteins: Biuret solution turns purple in the presence of proteins.
- Lipids: Ethanol emulsion test produces a white, cloudy emulsion if lipids are present.
Enzymes
- Enzymes: Biological catalysts that speed up reactions without being used up.
- Amylase: Breaks down starch into sugars (mouth and small intestine).
- Protease: Breaks down proteins into amino acids (stomach and small intestine).
- Lipase: Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol (small intestine).
Digestive System Adaptations
- Large Surface Area: Villi and microvilli in the small intestine increase absorption surface.
- Enzymes: Specialized enzymes efficiently break down different food types.
- Peristalsis: Muscular contractions move and break down food.
- Acidic Stomach Environment: Breaks down food, kills pathogens.
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Description
Explore the essential components and stages of the digestive system. This quiz covers the key organs involved, food testing methods for various nutrients, and the role of enzymes in digestion. Test your knowledge about how our bodies break down food into vital nutrients.
