Human Digestive System
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What is the main function of the villi and microvilli in the small intestine?

  • To produce digestive enzymes
  • To store nutrients for later use
  • To increase the surface area for absorption (correct)
  • To mix food with digestive juices

    • What is the primary function of pepsin in the stomach?

  • To aid in the absorption of nutrients
  • To create an acidic environment in the stomach
  • To break down carbohydrates into simpler sugars
  • To break down proteins into smaller peptides (correct)

    • What is the role of microbiota in the large intestine?

  • To ferment fiber and produce short-chain fatty acids (correct)
  • To produce vitamins and hormones
  • To absorb water and electrolytes
  • To aid in the digestion of carbohydrates

    • What is the main function of the stomach?

    <p>To mix food with digestive juices and churn it into a semi-liquid mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth?

    <p>To moisten food and break down carbohydrates into simpler sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

    <p>To absorb water and electrolytes from waste material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the tongue in the mouth?

    <p>To mix food with saliva and form a bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the intestinal walls in the small intestine?

    <p>To absorb nutrients from food into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Digestive System

    Mouth

    • Food enters the mouth, where it is chewed by teeth into smaller pieces
    • Saliva, produced by salivary glands, moistens food and breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars
    • Tongue mixes food with saliva and forms a bolus
    • Bolus is swallowed, and it passes through the pharynx into the esophagus

    Stomach

    • Gastric glands in the stomach lining produce gastric juice, which contains:
      • Pepsin: breaks down proteins into smaller peptides
      • HCl: creates an acidic environment (pH 1.5-3.5) to activate pepsin
      • Mucus: protects the stomach lining from acidic gastric juice
    • The stomach churns and mixes food with gastric juice for 1-2 hours
    • Partially digested food, chyme, is released into the small intestine

    Small Intestine

    • Most of nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine
    • Villi and microvilli increase the surface area for absorption
    • Brush border enzymes break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into simple nutrients
    • Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal walls
    • Pancreatic juice and bile from the liver and gallbladder aid in digestion and absorption

    Large Intestine

    • Water and electrolytes are absorbed from the remaining waste material
    • Fiber is fermented by microbiota, producing short-chain fatty acids
    • The large intestine is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, which aid in fermentation and immune system function
    • Waste is formed into feces, which is stored in the rectum until eliminated through the anus

    Digestive System

    Mouth

    • Teeth play a crucial role in chewing food into smaller pieces
    • Salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens food and breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars
    • The tongue mixes food with saliva, forming a bolus
    • The bolus is swallowed, passing through the pharynx into the esophagus

    Stomach

    • Gastric glands produce gastric juice, containing pepsin, HCl, and mucus
    • Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides
    • HCl creates an acidic environment (pH 1.5-3.5) to activate pepsin
    • Mucus protects the stomach lining from acidic gastric juice
    • The stomach churns and mixes food with gastric juice for 1-2 hours
    • Partially digested food, chyme, is released into the small intestine

    Small Intestine

    • Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine
    • Villi and microvilli increase the surface area for absorption
    • Brush border enzymes break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into simple nutrients
    • Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal walls
    • Pancreatic juice and bile from the liver and gallbladder aid in digestion and absorption

    Large Intestine

    • Water and electrolytes are absorbed from the remaining waste material
    • Fiber is fermented by microbiota, producing short-chain fatty acids
    • The large intestine is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, which aid in fermentation and immune system function
    • Waste is formed into feces, which is stored in the rectum until eliminated through the anus

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    Learn about the process of digestion in the human body, from the mouth to the stomach, including the roles of teeth, saliva, and enzymes.

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