Human Digestive System

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What are the products formed by the action of lipase on small fat droplets?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is an example of physical digestion?

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Bile emulsifies fats into smaller fat droplets.

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Where is the digestion of food completed?

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Small intestine.

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Which statement is NOT true about proteins?

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Protein digestion begins in the mouth.

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Which food is unsuitable for a person who cannot secrete enough bile?

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Butter.

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

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What role does saliva play in digestion?

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Saliva contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.

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What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach mixes food with gastric juices to break it down into a semi-liquid form.

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What are enzymes?

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Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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The small intestine is where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.