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Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into glucose?
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into glucose?
- Amylase (correct)
- Lipase
- Pepsin
- Protease
What is the process of passing nutrients through channels in the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream called?
What is the process of passing nutrients through channels in the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream called?
- Assimilation
- Ingestion
- Absorption (correct)
- Excretion
What is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into smaller components called?
What is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into smaller components called?
- Ingestion
- Digestion (correct)
- Absorption
- Assimilation
Which enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids?
Which enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids?
What is the process of removing undigested food out of the body called?
What is the process of removing undigested food out of the body called?
What is the physical breaking down of food into smaller pieces called?
What is the physical breaking down of food into smaller pieces called?
Which organ is responsible for the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food?
Which organ is responsible for the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food?
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
Which enzyme found in saliva helps break down starch?
Which enzyme found in saliva helps break down starch?
Which organ is responsible for turning the food bolus into semi-fluid chyme?
Which organ is responsible for turning the food bolus into semi-fluid chyme?
What is the function of the small finger-like protrusions called villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of the small finger-like protrusions called villi in the small intestine?
How long does food typically stay in the large intestine?
How long does food typically stay in the large intestine?
