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What is the main function of enzymatic hydrolysis in the digestive system?
What is the main function of enzymatic hydrolysis in the digestive system?
- Breaking down polymers into monomers (correct)
- Breaking down lipids into fatty acids
- Breaking down amino acids into proteins
- Breaking down glucose into sugars
How does mechanical fragmentation of food aid chemical digestion?
How does mechanical fragmentation of food aid chemical digestion?
- It decreases the surface area exposed to enzymes
- It increases the surface area exposed to digestive enzymes (correct)
- It reduces the activity of digestive enzymes
- It increases the pH level in the stomach
Which of the following is true about absorption in the digestive system?
Which of the following is true about absorption in the digestive system?
- It primarily occurs in the large intestine
- It involves the breakdown of nutrients into polymers
- It happens through undigested material passing through the esophagus
- It is the uptake of nutrients by body cells (correct)
What is the final destination for undigested material in the digestive system?
What is the final destination for undigested material in the digestive system?
What propels food along the digestive tract through rhythmic waves of contraction?
What propels food along the digestive tract through rhythmic waves of contraction?
Which organ is responsible for the final digestion and nutrient absorption?
Which organ is responsible for the final digestion and nutrient absorption?
How long does food typically spend in the stomach for partial digestion?
How long does food typically spend in the stomach for partial digestion?
How does peristalsis help in the digestive process?
How does peristalsis help in the digestive process?
What is the main function of the stomach lining in digestion?
What is the main function of the stomach lining in digestion?
How can an ulcer develop in the stomach?
How can an ulcer develop in the stomach?
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