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What is the primary product of amylase action on starch?
What is the primary product of amylase action on starch?
- Maltose (correct)
- Maltodextrin
- Glucose
- Fructose
Which type of teeth is primarily responsible for cutting food?
Which type of teeth is primarily responsible for cutting food?
- Incisors (correct)
- Premolars
- Canines
- Molars
What role does hydrochloric acid play in the stomach?
What role does hydrochloric acid play in the stomach?
- Facilitates gas exchange
- Aids in chemical digestion and kills germs (correct)
- Provides energy to cells
- Absorbs nutrients
What structure in the small intestine increases surface area for nutrient absorption?
What structure in the small intestine increases surface area for nutrient absorption?
Which function is NOT performed by the stomach?
Which function is NOT performed by the stomach?
What is the primary function of enzymes like amylase in digestion?
What is the primary function of enzymes like amylase in digestion?
Which stage of nutrition involves the actual uptake of nutrients by cells?
Which stage of nutrition involves the actual uptake of nutrients by cells?
During which stage of digestion does the body distribute nutrients for growth and repair?
During which stage of digestion does the body distribute nutrients for growth and repair?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive process?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive process?
Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of water and salts?
Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of water and salts?
Flashcards
Amylase's Function
Amylase's Function
Amylase breaks down starch into maltose, a simpler sugar.
Teeth Types
Teeth Types
Incisors cut, canines tear, premolars grind, and molars chew food.
Stomach Protection
Stomach Protection
The stomach has a mucus layer to protect it from its own acid.
Small Intestine Absorption
Small Intestine Absorption
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Stomach Digestion
Stomach Digestion
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What does digestion do?
What does digestion do?
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What are enzymes?
What are enzymes?
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Ingestion
Ingestion
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Absorption
Absorption
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Egestion
Egestion
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- Saliva is produced in salivary glands
- Amylase breaks down starch into sugars (maltose)
- 32 teeth in an adult mouth:
- Incisors: sharp, cut food
- Canines: pointed, tear food
- Premolars: flat, grind food
- Molars: grind & chew food
- Stomach:
- Lined with mucus to prevent acid damage
- Contains hydrochloric acid and protein-digesting enzymes
- Churns food (physical digestion)
- Acid helps digestion
- Small Intestine:
- Contains villi (tiny finger-like structures)
- Large surface area for absorption
- Aids absorption of nutrients
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