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What is the function of villi in the ileum?
What is the function of villi in the ileum?
- To maximize absorption of digested soluble molecules into the blood (correct)
- To break down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
- To increase the alkalinity of the small intestine
- To emulsify large drops of fat
Which enzyme breaks down starch into maltose?
Which enzyme breaks down starch into maltose?
- Lipase
- Protease
- Maltase
- Amylase (correct)
What is the role of lipases in the digestive system?
What is the role of lipases in the digestive system?
- Breaking down proteins into amino acids
- Emulsifying large drops of fat
- Breaking down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids (correct)
- Increasing the alkalinity of the stomach
How can the energy content in a food sample be measured?
How can the energy content in a food sample be measured?
Where does water absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does water absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?
What is the function of proteases in the digestive system?
What is the function of proteases in the digestive system?
What elements make up proteins?
What elements make up proteins?
Which monomers do proteins break down into?
Which monomers do proteins break down into?
What are lipids (fats and oils) made of?
What are lipids (fats and oils) made of?
What are the components of a lipid molecule that is broken down during digestion?
What are the components of a lipid molecule that is broken down during digestion?
How is the presence of glucose tested for in a food sample?
How is the presence of glucose tested for in a food sample?
What do enzymes act as in biological systems?
What do enzymes act as in biological systems?
What is the function of amylase in the digestive system?
What is the function of amylase in the digestive system?
Where is bile produced in the human body?
Where is bile produced in the human body?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Which organ produces carbohydrase, protease, and lipase enzymes?
Which organ produces carbohydrase, protease, and lipase enzymes?
What is the first part of the small intestine called?
What is the first part of the small intestine called?
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