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Where does most digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids occur?
Where does most digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids occur?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Mouth
- Large intestine
- Stomach
What is the function of plicae circulares in the small intestine?
What is the function of plicae circulares in the small intestine?
- To secrete digestive enzymes
- To store undigested food temporarily
- To increase surface area for absorption (correct)
- To mix food with digestive juices
Which segment of the small intestine comes after the duodenum?
Which segment of the small intestine comes after the duodenum?
- Jejunum (correct)
- Ileum
- Rectum
- Colon
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
Which part of the small intestine is well adapted for digestion and absorption?
Which part of the small intestine is well adapted for digestion and absorption?
What is the least convoluted organ in the digestive system?
What is the least convoluted organ in the digestive system?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
Which enzyme carries on the breakdown of starch in the small intestine?
Which enzyme carries on the breakdown of starch in the small intestine?
What is the function of segmentation in the small intestine?
What is the function of segmentation in the small intestine?
What causes the motility of the small intestine to be enhanced during a meal?
What causes the motility of the small intestine to be enhanced during a meal?
What is the role of microvilli in the small intestine?
What is the role of microvilli in the small intestine?
What do disaccharidases do in the small intestine?
What do disaccharidases do in the small intestine?
How does peristalsis differ from segmentation in the small intestine?
How does peristalsis differ from segmentation in the small intestine?
What type of contractions are intestinal peristaltic contractions?
What type of contractions are intestinal peristaltic contractions?
Which type of dietary carbohydrate makes up approximately 50% of the human diet?
Which type of dietary carbohydrate makes up approximately 50% of the human diet?
What initially acts upon starch molecules in the mouth and stomach?
What initially acts upon starch molecules in the mouth and stomach?
