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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Which gland produces salivary amylase?
Which gland produces salivary amylase?
In what order does the process of digestion occur?
In what order does the process of digestion occur?
What is the primary function of enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of enzymes in the digestive system?
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What type of enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars?
What type of enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars?
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Where does most of the chemical digestion and absorption occur?
Where does most of the chemical digestion and absorption occur?
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What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
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Where are absorbed nutrients transported to for processing and distribution?
Where are absorbed nutrients transported to for processing and distribution?
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What is the primary site of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
What is the primary site of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
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Which type of transport is used to absorb nutrients from the small intestine into the bloodstream?
Which type of transport is used to absorb nutrients from the small intestine into the bloodstream?
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What is the function of peptidase enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the function of peptidase enzymes in the digestive system?
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Which gland produces enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Which gland produces enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
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What factor influences the rate of absorption in the small intestine?
What factor influences the rate of absorption in the small intestine?
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Where does the majority of chemical digestion occur?
Where does the majority of chemical digestion occur?
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What is the function of lipase enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the function of lipase enzymes in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of salivary glands in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of salivary glands in the digestive system?
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- The digestive system is a complex process by which the body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food.
- It consists of the following organs:
- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
- Large intestine (colon, rectum, and anus)
Glands
- The digestive system has several glands that produce digestive enzymes and hormones:
- Salivary glands (produce salivary amylase)
- Gastric glands (produce pepsin and gastric amylase)
- Pancreatic glands (produce pancreatic amylase, lipase, and trypsin)
- Liver (produces bile)
- Gallbladder (stores bile)
Process of Digestion
- Mechanical digestion: food is broken down into smaller pieces by chewing and grinding
- Chemical digestion: enzymes break down molecules into smaller nutrients
- The process of digestion occurs in the following order:
- Mouth: food is mixed with salivary amylase
- Esophagus: food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus
- Stomach: food is mixed with pepsin and gastric amylase
- Small intestine: most of chemical digestion and absorption occurs
- Large intestine: water and electrolytes are absorbed, and waste is prepared for elimination
Enzymes
- Enzymes are biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions
- Digestive enzymes break down macromolecules into smaller nutrients:
- Carbohydrases (e.g. amylase): break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Proteases (e.g. pepsin, trypsin): break down proteins into amino acids
- Lipases (e.g. pancreatic lipase): break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Absorption
- Absorption is the process by which nutrients are taken into the bloodstream
- Occurs mainly in the small intestine, where the walls are lined with finger-like projections called villi
- Villi increase the surface area for absorption, allowing more nutrients to be absorbed
- Absorbed nutrients are transported to the liver for processing and distribution to the rest of the body
Digestive System
- Consists of multiple organs: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, large intestine (colon, rectum, and anus)
- Breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food
Glands and Enzymes
- Salivary glands produce salivary amylase
- Gastric glands produce pepsin and gastric amylase
- Pancreatic glands produce pancreatic amylase, lipase, and trypsin
- Liver produces bile
- Gallbladder stores bile
- Enzymes speed up chemical reactions, breaking down macromolecules into smaller nutrients
- Carbohydrases (e.g. amylase) break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Proteases (e.g. pepsin, trypsin) break down proteins into amino acids
- Lipases (e.g. pancreatic lipase) break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Process of Digestion
- Mechanical digestion: food is broken down into smaller pieces by chewing and grinding
- Chemical digestion: enzymes break down molecules into smaller nutrients
- Food is mixed with salivary amylase in the mouth
- Food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus
- Food is mixed with pepsin and gastric amylase in the stomach
- Most of chemical digestion and absorption occurs in the small intestine
- Water and electrolytes are absorbed, and waste is prepared for elimination in the large intestine
Absorption
- Occurs mainly in the small intestine, where the walls are lined with finger-like projections called villi
- Villi increase the surface area for absorption, allowing more nutrients to be absorbed
- Absorbed nutrients are transported to the liver for processing and distribution to the rest of the body
Digestive System
- Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
- Responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized by the body
Glands and Their Roles
- Salivary glands produce saliva with enzymes to break down carbohydrates
- Gastric glands produce stomach acid and enzymes to break down proteins
- Pancreatic glands produce digestive enzymes to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
- Intestinal glands produce enzymes to break down carbohydrates and proteins
Process of Digestion
- Food is broken down into smaller pieces by teeth in the mouth
- Saliva with enzymes breaks down carbohydrates in the mouth
- Food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus into the stomach
- Stomach acid and enzymes break down proteins in the stomach
- Most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine
- Water and electrolytes are absorbed, and the remaining waste is prepared for elimination in the large intestine
Enzymes and Their Functions
- Amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids
- Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
- Peptidase breaks down peptides into amino acids
- Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose
Absorption of Nutrients
- Mechanisms of absorption include passive transport, active transport, and facilitated diffusion
- Most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine
- Surface area, blood flow, and enzyme activity influence absorption
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Learn about the organs and glands involved in the digestive process, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and more.
