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What is the first step in the digestive process?
What is the first step in the digestive process?
During which process are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
During which process are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
Which process involves breaking down food into smaller components?
Which process involves breaking down food into smaller components?
Which of the following describes mechanical digestion?
Which of the following describes mechanical digestion?
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What are organic compounds primarily made of?
What are organic compounds primarily made of?
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What must happen to organic compounds before they can be absorbed into the bloodstream?
What must happen to organic compounds before they can be absorbed into the bloodstream?
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Which of the following is a primary component of proteins?
Which of the following is a primary component of proteins?
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Where can amino acids primarily be found?
Where can amino acids primarily be found?
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What distinguishes inorganic compounds from organic compounds?
What distinguishes inorganic compounds from organic compounds?
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If sugar is in the form of a cube versus granulated, the rate of dissolution would be ____________.
If sugar is in the form of a cube versus granulated, the rate of dissolution would be ____________.
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In the context of sugar, what likely affects the sweetness perception when comparing a cube and granulated sugar?
In the context of sugar, what likely affects the sweetness perception when comparing a cube and granulated sugar?
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When predicting the behavior of sugar types, what would best describe the solubility difference?
When predicting the behavior of sugar types, what would best describe the solubility difference?
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Which factor most directly influences the rate at which sugar dissolves?
Which factor most directly influences the rate at which sugar dissolves?
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When considering sugar in different forms, which characteristic would not influence its dissolution rate?
When considering sugar in different forms, which characteristic would not influence its dissolution rate?
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What is the primary role of enzymes in biological processes?
What is the primary role of enzymes in biological processes?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
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What happens to enzymes after they facilitate a chemical reaction?
What happens to enzymes after they facilitate a chemical reaction?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'biological catalyst'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'biological catalyst'?
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In the context of metabolism, enzymes are crucial for which of the following reasons?
In the context of metabolism, enzymes are crucial for which of the following reasons?
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Why wouldn't all animals have the same teeth?
Why wouldn't all animals have the same teeth?
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What is the primary role of the structure of teeth in animals?
What is the primary role of the structure of teeth in animals?
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Which of the following structures does food pass through after the mouth?
Which of the following structures does food pass through after the mouth?
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What is the correct sequence of the digestive system starting from the mouth?
What is the correct sequence of the digestive system starting from the mouth?
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between teeth structure and their function?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between teeth structure and their function?
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What role does pepsin play in the digestive process?
What role does pepsin play in the digestive process?
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Why is a low pH required in the stomach?
Why is a low pH required in the stomach?
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How does mechanical digestion occur in the stomach?
How does mechanical digestion occur in the stomach?
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What is the main function of pepsin in enzymatic digestion?
What is the main function of pepsin in enzymatic digestion?
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What is a consequence of the stomach's low pH on food digestion?
What is a consequence of the stomach's low pH on food digestion?
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Study Notes
The Digestive System
- The digestive system breaks down food for energy.
- Four major processes are involved: ingestion, digestion, absorption and egestion.
- Ingestion is when food enters the mouth.
- Digestion breaks down food into smaller components (mechanical and chemical).
- Absorption involves nutrients being absorbed by the bloodstream to deliver them to cells.
- Egestion is the removal of waste products.
- Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, increasing the rate of chemical reactions like metabolism in the body.
- An enzyme's active site is specialized for a specific substrate (a molecule being broken down or built up).
- Nutrients need to be broken down into smaller subunits (monomers) to be absorbed in the digestive system. Monomers for: carbohydrates are monosaccharides; proteins are amino acids; lipids are glycerol and fatty acids).
- Carbohydrates, the main source of energy, break down through chemical digestion into smaller sugar molecules such as glucose, fructose, and galactose
- Proteins are broken down to amino acids in the stomach. Enzymes such as pepsin participate in this breakdown.
- Lipids are broken down using bile and lipase.
- Mechanical digestion involves physically breaking down food into smaller pieces in the mouth and stomach; chemical digestion involves breaking down large food molecules into smaller simpler molecules that can be absorbed by the blood.
- The mouth is the start of the digestive system. Mechanical digestion starts here using teeth to break food into smaller pieces aiding digestion. Saliva contains chemical enzymes called Amylase.
Organs of the Digestive System
- Mouth: Breaks down food and aids speech
- Pharynx: Passes food to esophagus
- Esophagus: Transits food to stomach using peristalsis.
- Stomach: Stores, churns, and digests food (releases gastric juices such as HCI and pepsin) using mechanical digestion.
- Small Intestine: Site of nutrient absorption. 3 parts are the duodenum, jejunem and ileum.
- Duodenum: Chemical digestion occurs here
- Pancreas: Produces pancreatic enzymes for digesting all macronutrients. Secretes hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
- Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile.
- Liver: Produces bile for fat emulsification.
- Large Intestine: Absorbs water and electrolytes. 3 parts are the ascending, transverse, and descending colon.
- Rectum: Stores waste.
- Anus: Eliminates waste).
Digestion in the Mouth
- Mechanical: teeth tear and grind food.
- Chemical: saliva (containing amylase) starts carbohydrate digestion.
The Epiglottis
- A flap that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the lungs.
The Esophagus
- Muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
- Peristalsis propels food down into the stomach.
The Stomach
- Stores, churns, and digests food.
- Has a low pH (~2) to aid in protein digestion.
- Secretes gastric juices (HCI and pepsinogen).
- Pepsinogen converts to pepsin in the low pH.
- Secretes mucus to protect from acid.
- Important for chemical digestion of proteins.
- Mechanical and churing to aid chemical digestion.
The Small Intestine
- Main site of nutrient absorption.
- Chyme is the name for partially digested food.
- Cells release enzymes such as amylase, lipase and trypsin, along with hormones like insulin and glucagon. The small intestine has three parts: duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
The Pancreas
- Produces pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digesting carbohydrate, protein and fat (amylase, lipase and trypsin) and sodium bicarbonate neutralising stomach acid.
The Liver and Gallbladder
- Liver produces bile, which helps emulsify fats.
- Gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the duodenum.
The Large Intestine
- Absorbs water, electrolytes and minerals preparing waste for elimination. If the large intestine absorbs too much water, constipation results; if it absorbs too little water, diarrhea results. Ascending, transverse and descending colon are the major parts.
Blood Sugar Regulation
- Insulin decreases blood sugar.
- Glucagon increases blood sugar.
- Insulin promotes glycogen formation in the liver
- Glucagon promotes glycogen breakdown in the liver.
Celiac Disease
- A disease where the immune system responds negatively to gluten, affecting the small intestine's ability to absorb nutrients.
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Explore the essential functions and processes of the digestive system, including ingestion, digestion, absorption, and egestion. Understand how enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down food and facilitating nutrient absorption. This quiz will test your knowledge of the digestive processes and nutrient monomers.
