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What is the role of lipases?
What is the role of lipases?
- Producing enzymes in the pancreas and small intestine
- Breaking down carbohydrates into smaller sugars
- Breaking down proteins into amino acids
- Breaking down fats into glycerol and fatty acids (correct)
Where are all enzymes made?
Where are all enzymes made?
- Pancreas and small intestine (correct)
- Salivary glands
- Large intestine
- Stomach
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
- Absorb nutrients through diffusion (correct)
- Break down carbohydrates
- Maintain enzyme production
- Produce blood capillaries
Which enzyme is also produced in the salivary glands?
Which enzyme is also produced in the salivary glands?
Why is the lining of the small intestine only one cell thick?
Why is the lining of the small intestine only one cell thick?
What do villi contain to carry away absorbed nutrients?
What do villi contain to carry away absorbed nutrients?
Where does respiration happen in cells?
Where does respiration happen in cells?
What is a characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Bacteria?
What is a characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Bacteria?
Why don't animal cells have chloroplasts?
Why don't animal cells have chloroplasts?
What is the purpose of respiration in living organisms?
What is the purpose of respiration in living organisms?
What is a characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Protoctists?
What is a characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Protoctists?
Which type of respiration does not require oxygen?
Which type of respiration does not require oxygen?
What is the function of mitochondria in animal cells?
What is the function of mitochondria in animal cells?
What is the product of aerobic respiration in addition to energy?
What is the product of aerobic respiration in addition to energy?
Which Kingdom stores carbohydrate as glycogen?
Which Kingdom stores carbohydrate as glycogen?
During which process do plants release oxygen into the environment?
During which process do plants release oxygen into the environment?
When do plants and animals undergo aerobic respiration?
When do plants and animals undergo aerobic respiration?
Which Kingdom contains organisms similar to plant cells and animal cells?
Which Kingdom contains organisms similar to plant cells and animal cells?
What is the key difference between diffusion and active transport?
What is the key difference between diffusion and active transport?
Where does active transport primarily occur?
Where does active transport primarily occur?
Why is active transport important for root hair cells?
Why is active transport important for root hair cells?
Which organ in humans demonstrates active transport by absorbing glucose?
Which organ in humans demonstrates active transport by absorbing glucose?
Why is active absorption of glucose important for humans?
Why is active absorption of glucose important for humans?
Which statement describes the role of special proteins in active transport?
Which statement describes the role of special proteins in active transport?
What is the main reason you continue to breathe heavily after finishing sprinting?
What is the main reason you continue to breathe heavily after finishing sprinting?
What is the primary result of muscle cells switching to anaerobic respiration during heavy exercise?
What is the primary result of muscle cells switching to anaerobic respiration during heavy exercise?
What kind of exercise is likely to result in muscle cells switching to anaerobic respiration due to lack of oxygen?
What kind of exercise is likely to result in muscle cells switching to anaerobic respiration due to lack of oxygen?
How does lactic acid affect muscle cells during anaerobic respiration?
How does lactic acid affect muscle cells during anaerobic respiration?
What happens when extra oxygen is inhaled after exercise in relation to lactic acid in the muscles?
What happens when extra oxygen is inhaled after exercise in relation to lactic acid in the muscles?
Why is a gentle jog and stretching recommended after vigorous exercise?
Why is a gentle jog and stretching recommended after vigorous exercise?
