Biology - Digestive

Front

What organ produces digestive enzymes that aid in digestion in the small intestine?

Back

Pancreas

Front

After chyme leaves the stomach, which part of the digestive system does it enter?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the primary function of the villi in the small intestine?

Back

To increase the rate of nutrient absorption.

Front

What is the main job of the small intestine?

Back

To finish digestion and allow for nutrient absorption.

Front

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of water from waste?

Back

Large intestine.

Front

What is chyme?

Back

A semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the small intestine.

Front

What role does bile play in digestion?

Back

Bile helps in the emulsification of fats, making them easier to digest.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive process?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the significance of the digestive enzyme amylase?

Back

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.

Front

How does the structure of the small intestine facilitate absorption?

Back

The small intestine has a large surface area due to folds, villi, and microvilli.