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Which process primarily begins in the oral cavity?
Which process primarily begins in the oral cavity?
- Digestion of complex carbohydrates and lipids (correct)
- Neutralization of stomach acids
- Digestion of nucleic acids
- Absorption of water
What is the primary role of buffers secreted by the pancreas and liver in the duodenum?
What is the primary role of buffers secreted by the pancreas and liver in the duodenum?
- To initiate the digestion of proteins
- To further acidify the chyme for optimal enzyme activity
- To emulsify fats for easier absorption
- To moderate the pH of the arriving chyme (correct)
Which of the following occurs primarily in the large intestine?
Which of the following occurs primarily in the large intestine?
- Nutrient absorption into the bloodstream
- Initial breakdown of proteins by pepsin
- Reabsorption of water and generation of nutrients and vitamins by bacteria (correct)
- Secretion of digestive enzymes
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?
What is the role of the liver in nutrient absorption?
What is the role of the liver in nutrient absorption?
How do cells in peripheral tissues obtain nutrients?
How do cells in peripheral tissues obtain nutrients?
Which characteristic distinguishes enzymes active in the stomach from those in the small intestine?
Which characteristic distinguishes enzymes active in the stomach from those in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
How does mechanical processing in the oral cavity aid digestion?
How does mechanical processing in the oral cavity aid digestion?
Which type of organic molecule is NOT catabolized by enzymes secreted by the pancreas in the duodenum?
Which type of organic molecule is NOT catabolized by enzymes secreted by the pancreas in the duodenum?
What is the primary fate of nutrients once they are absorbed by the liver?
What is the primary fate of nutrients once they are absorbed by the liver?
Which of the following best describes chyme?
Which of the following best describes chyme?
What role do bacteria play in the large intestine regarding nutrition?
What role do bacteria play in the large intestine regarding nutrition?
Why is the moderation of pH important in the duodenum?
Why is the moderation of pH important in the duodenum?
Which component of saliva is critical for initiating the digestion of carbohydrates?
Which component of saliva is critical for initiating the digestion of carbohydrates?
How does the absorption of nutrients in the jejunum directly benefit peripheral tissues?
How does the absorption of nutrients in the jejunum directly benefit peripheral tissues?
What would happen if the liver could no longer effectively absorb and regulate nutrients from the hepatic portal vein?
What would happen if the liver could no longer effectively absorb and regulate nutrients from the hepatic portal vein?
Why is the physical disruption of food in the oral cavity important for efficient digestion?
Why is the physical disruption of food in the oral cavity important for efficient digestion?
Which of the following best explains the order of events in nutrient processing after food is ingested?
Which of the following best explains the order of events in nutrient processing after food is ingested?
What is the primary reason that undigested material is passed into the large intestine?
What is the primary reason that undigested material is passed into the large intestine?
Flashcards
Initial Digestion Location
Initial Digestion Location
Begins in the oral cavity, where saliva dissolves nutrients and mechanical processing disrupts food structure, allowing enzymes to start digesting complex carbohydrates and lipids.
Stomach's Role in Digestion
Stomach's Role in Digestion
Further breaks down food physically and chemically using stomach acid and enzymes that function at a low pH.
Duodenum's Digestive Function
Duodenum's Digestive Function
Buffers from the pancreas and liver neutralize the acidic chyme entering from the stomach. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Large Intestine's Role
Large Intestine's Role
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Nutrient Absorption Location
Nutrient Absorption Location
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Hepatic Portal Vein's Function
Hepatic Portal Vein's Function
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Liver's Role in Nutrient Regulation
Liver's Role in Nutrient Regulation
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Peripheral Tissues Nutrient Absorption
Peripheral Tissues Nutrient Absorption
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Study Notes
- In the oral cavity, saliva dissolves some organic nutrients.
- Mechanical processing with the teeth and tongue disrupts the physical structure of the material, providing access for digestive enzymes.
- Enzymes in the oral cavity start the digestion of complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) and lipids.
- In the stomach, food undergoes further physical and chemical breakdown through stomach acid and enzymes active at a very low pH.
- In the duodenum, buffers from the pancreas and liver adjust the pH of the arriving chyme.
- The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Non-digestible food and wastes move into the large intestine, where water is reabsorbed.
- Bacteria in the large intestine produce organic nutrients and vitamins
- Most organic products are absorbed before the remaining material is excreted as feces.
- Nutrient absorption mainly happens in the small intestine, specifically the jejunum
- Nutrients then enter the bloodstream.
- Most nutrients absorbed by the digestive tract are transported in a branch of the hepatic portal vein that ends at the liver.
- The liver absorbs nutrients as required to maintain stable levels in the bloodstream.
- Within peripheral tissues, cells absorb the necessary nutrients to maintain their nutrient pool and continue their functions.
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