15 Questions
What is the main function of the jejunum in the small intestine?
Absorption of nutrients from the digested food
Where in the small intestine are thousands of minute villi located?
Ileum
What is the primary role of the large intestine?
Storage of waste
Which organ is responsible for the secretion of bile to break down fats?
Liver
What is the main function of the gall bladder?
Storage of bile
What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive process?
Break down carbohydrates
Where does the majority of nutrient and vitamin absorption take place in the small intestine?
Jejunum
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down casein in the stomach?
Rennin
What is the primary function of massage in relation to digestion?
Encourages nutrient absorption
Which category of food includes sugar as a form of its composition?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary function of protein in the body?
Building and repairing cells and tissues
What happens when there is a shortage of protein in the diet?
Lowered resistance to disease
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into polysaccharides in the mouth?
Salivary amylase
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
Providing energy for cellular respiration
Where does glycogen, used to enable muscle contraction, originate from?
Carbohydrates
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of the small and large intestines in the digestive system. Explore the journey of digested food from the duodenum to the jejunum and ileum, and then into the large intestine.
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