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Which of the following is the primary function of digestive system
Which of the following is the primary function of digestive system
- circulating blood
- breaking food into nutrients (correct)
- exchanging gases
- protecting against pathogens
What is the role of the epiglottis?
What is the role of the epiglottis?
- A) Grinding food
- B) Mixing food with saliva
- C) Preventing food from entering the trachea (correct)
- D) Absorbing nutrients
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
- A) Amylase
- Lipase
- Pepsin (correct)
- Lactase
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
main function of bile
main function of bile
which structure increases SA 4 absorption in small inte
which structure increases SA 4 absorption in small inte
What happens during peristalsis?
What happens during peristalsis?
Which section of the small intestine is primarily involved in absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts?
Which section of the small intestine is primarily involved in absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts?
How does physical digestion aid chemical digestion?
How does physical digestion aid chemical digestion?
Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize stomach acid?
Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize stomach acid?
Describe the function of the large intestine.
Describe the function of the large intestine.
Explain how chronic kidney disease can affect urine production.
Explain how chronic kidney disease can affect urine production.
What are the main causes of constipation?
What are the main causes of constipation?
Name the digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
Name the digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
What is the difference between a bolus and chyme?
What is the difference between a bolus and chyme?
The process of _______________ moves food through the digestive tract by wave-like muscular contractions.
The process of _______________ moves food through the digestive tract by wave-like muscular contractions.
_______________ is the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine.
_______________ is the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine.
The _______________ is the first section of the small intestine and receives chyme from the stomach.
The _______________ is the first section of the small intestine and receives chyme from the stomach.
Macrophages in the lymphatic system help by _______________ pathogens and presenting antigens to lymphocytes.
Macrophages in the lymphatic system help by _______________ pathogens and presenting antigens to lymphocytes.
The __________ and __________ layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.
The __________ and __________ layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.
Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the production or storage of bile?
Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the production or storage of bile?
What is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food in the stomach called?
What is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food in the stomach called?
which cells in stomach secrete hydrochloric acid
which cells in stomach secrete hydrochloric acid
which structure is primarily responsible for absorption of vitamin B12
which structure is primarily responsible for absorption of vitamin B12
Which hormone stimulates the release of bile and pancreatic juice?
Which hormone stimulates the release of bile and pancreatic juice?
primary cause of kidney disease
primary cause of kidney disease
Which of the following best describes the role of the pancreas in digestion?
Which of the following best describes the role of the pancreas in digestion?
Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?
Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?
primary function duodenum
primary function duodenum
What is the primary role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the primary role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
