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What type of muscle regulates the exit of food from the stomach into the small intestine?
What type of muscle regulates the exit of food from the stomach into the small intestine?
Sphincter muscle
Why do herbivores tend to have a longer small intestine than carnivores?
Why do herbivores tend to have a longer small intestine than carnivores?
To allow for the digestion of cellulose in plant-based food
What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestion process?
What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestion process?
Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What is the purpose of bile juice from the liver in the small intestine?
What is the purpose of bile juice from the liver in the small intestine?
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Why do pancreatic enzymes require an alkaline environment to function?
Why do pancreatic enzymes require an alkaline environment to function?
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What is the role of the liver and pancreas in the small intestine?
What is the role of the liver and pancreas in the small intestine?
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Why do fats need to be broken down in the small intestine?
Why do fats need to be broken down in the small intestine?
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What is the significance of the extensive coiling of the small intestine?
What is the significance of the extensive coiling of the small intestine?
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Why is the small intestine the primary site of nutrient absorption?
Why is the small intestine the primary site of nutrient absorption?
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What is the difference in the length of the small intestine between carnivores and herbivores?
What is the difference in the length of the small intestine between carnivores and herbivores?
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