10 Questions
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
Producing enzymes to digest starch into maltose
How does the liver contribute to lipid digestion in the digestive system?
Emulsifying large fat globules
Which digestive organ is responsible for carrying out physical digestion by breaking up food bolus through peristalsis?
Stomach
During chewing, what role does the tongue play in the digestive process?
Rolling food into boli
What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
Secreting enzymes for chemical digestion in the small intestine
What is the function of the circular muscle in peristalsis?
Relaxes to widen the lumen for food to enter
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of proteins into polypeptides?
Protease
Where are glucose and amino acids absorbed in the digestive system?
Blood capillaries in microvilli
How does the structure of a villus aid in absorption?
Numerous microvilli increase surface area for faster absorption
Which enzyme specifically acts on starch, breaking it down into maltose?
Amylase
Explore the functions of different parts of the human digestive system including the mouth, salivary glands, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, ileum, colon, rectum, and anus in relation to the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, and egestion of food. Learn how each organ contributes to the overall digestive process.
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