Human Digestive System: Salivary Enzymes and Food Breakdown
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Pancreas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are villi important in the small intestine?

    <p>To increase surface area for absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the anal sphincter?

    <p>Controlling exit of waste material from the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch?

    <p>Salivary amylase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

    <p>Create an acidic environment for enzyme activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ secretes digestive juices that include hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus?

    <p>Stomach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the stomach walls to expand when food enters?

    <p>Muscle contractions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the rhythmic contractions of the muscles in the digestive system that push food forward?

    <p>Peristalsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from digestion, what other main function does saliva serve in the digestive process?

    <p>Lubricate the food for swallowing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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