Digestive System: Small and Large Intestine
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What is the main function of the jejunum in the small intestine?

  • Storage of waste
  • Absorption of nutrients from the digested food (correct)
  • Elimination of waste through the anus
  • Absorption of water from waste

    • Where in the small intestine are thousands of minute villi located?

  • Ascending colon
  • Ileum (correct)
  • Duodenum
  • Jejunum

    • What is the primary role of the large intestine?

  • Production of bile
  • Storage of waste (correct)
  • Digestion of food
  • Absorption of nutrients

    • Which organ is responsible for the secretion of bile to break down fats?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the gall bladder?

    <p>Storage of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive process?

    <p>Break down carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the majority of nutrient and vitamin absorption take place in the small intestine?

    <p>Jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down casein in the stomach?

    <p>Rennin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of massage in relation to digestion?

    <p>Encourages nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of food includes sugar as a form of its composition?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of protein in the body?

    <p>Building and repairing cells and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is a shortage of protein in the diet?

    <p>Lowered resistance to disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into polysaccharides in the mouth?

    <p>Salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?

    <p>Providing energy for cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glycogen, used to enable muscle contraction, originate from?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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