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What is the function of mucus in the stomach?
What is the function of mucus in the stomach?
- Protecting the inner lining of the stomach from acid (correct)
- Neutralizing the acidity of the stomach
- Aiding in the digestion of proteins
- Breaking down fats into smaller globules
Why do herbivores have longer small intestines compared to carnivores?
Why do herbivores have longer small intestines compared to carnivores?
- To allow for more efficient fat digestion
- To support the digestion of cellulose in grass (correct)
- To aid in the breakdown of emulsified fats
- To increase the absorption of amino acids
What is the purpose of bile salts in the digestive process?
What is the purpose of bile salts in the digestive process?
- Break down fats into smaller globules for efficient enzyme action (correct)
- Aid in protein digestion
- Increase the acidity of stomach contents
- Stimulate the production of mucus in the stomach
Which organ secretes pancreatic juice containing trypsin and lipase?
Which organ secretes pancreatic juice containing trypsin and lipase?
Why are villi important in the small intestine?
Why are villi important in the small intestine?
What is the role of the anal sphincter?
What is the role of the anal sphincter?
What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch?
What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch?
What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Which organ secretes digestive juices that include hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus?
Which organ secretes digestive juices that include hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus?
What causes the stomach walls to expand when food enters?
What causes the stomach walls to expand when food enters?
What term describes the rhythmic contractions of the muscles in the digestive system that push food forward?
What term describes the rhythmic contractions of the muscles in the digestive system that push food forward?
Apart from digestion, what other main function does saliva serve in the digestive process?
Apart from digestion, what other main function does saliva serve in the digestive process?
