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Where does most chemical digestion occur in the digestive system?
Where does most chemical digestion occur in the digestive system?
- Large intestine
- Esophagus
- Stomach (correct)
- Mouth
What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
- Aids in carbohydrate digestion
- Breaks down fats into smaller pieces (correct)
- Assists in protein absorption
- Stimulates muscular contractions in the small intestine
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the small intestine?
- Amylase
- Proteases (correct)
- Lipases
- Pepsin
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does mechanical breakdown of food by teeth occur?
Where does mechanical breakdown of food by teeth occur?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive system?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
What covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent choking?
What covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent choking?
Where does food storage and digestion by churning with gastric juice occur?
Where does food storage and digestion by churning with gastric juice occur?
What is chyme in the digestive system?
What is chyme in the digestive system?
What substance breaks down fats into smaller pieces in the digestive system?
What substance breaks down fats into smaller pieces in the digestive system?
Where does most chemical digestion occur in the digestive system?
Where does most chemical digestion occur in the digestive system?
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?
