Small and Large Intestine Functions
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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

  • Absorption of nutrient molecules
  • Elimination of undigested residues (correct)
  • Mixing of food with digestive enzymes
  • Breakdown of large food particles into smaller ones

    • What is the role of digestive enzymes in chemical digestion?

  • Absorption of nutrients from the bloodstream
  • Hydrolysis of food particles to break larger molecules into smaller ones (correct)
  • Storage of undigested residues
  • Mechanical breakdown of food particles

    • What is the composition of pancreatic juice?

  • Bile and hormones
  • Minerals and vitamins
  • Saliva and stomach acid
  • Digestive enzymes and water (correct)

    • What is the mechanism of absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?

    <p>Membrane transport through the bloodstream and lymphatic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of bile in the digestive system?

    <p>Emulsification of fats into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the salivary glands?

    <p>Production of saliva for mechanical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

    <p>Production of bile for fat emulsification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the small intestine?

    <p>Absorption of nutrient molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?

    <p>Mechanical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?

    <p>Production of digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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