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What is the main function of the jejunum in the small intestine?
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?
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?
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?
Which organ is responsible for the secretion of bile to break down fats?
What is the main function of the gall bladder?
What is the main function of the gall bladder?
What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive process?
Where does the majority of nutrient and vitamin absorption take place in the small intestine?
Where does the majority of nutrient and vitamin absorption take place in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down casein in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down casein in the stomach?
What is the primary function of massage in relation to digestion?
What is the primary function of massage in relation to digestion?
Which category of food includes sugar as a form of its composition?
Which category of food includes sugar as a form of its composition?
What is the primary function of protein in the body?
What is the primary function of protein in the body?
What happens when there is a shortage of protein in the diet?
What happens when there is a shortage of protein in the diet?
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into polysaccharides in the mouth?
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into polysaccharides in the mouth?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
Where does glycogen, used to enable muscle contraction, originate from?
Where does glycogen, used to enable muscle contraction, originate from?
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