6 Questions
What is the role of the sphincter muscle in the digestive system?
Regulates the exit of food from the stomach
Why do herbivores generally have a longer small intestine compared to carnivores?
To allow digestion of cellulose in grass
Which organ secretes bile juice to alkalize the acidic food coming from the stomach?
Liver
What is the function of bile salts in the small intestine?
Break down fats into smaller globules
What is the main role of the pancreas in the digestive process?
Secrete pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes
Where are the enzymes for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily active in the digestive system?
Small intestine
Learn about the function and importance of the small intestine in the digestive system, particularly in relation to different types of diets. Understand how the length of the small intestine varies in animals based on their dietary habits.
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