Topic 6.1 Digestion

What does the digestion of starch by amylase produce?

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• galactose

• maltose

Which of the following is correct for lipase?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What processes occur during assimilation and absorption of lipids?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The image from the Journal of the Medical society shows part of the transverse colon in the digestive system.

The shape of the digestive tract at this point clearly shows peristalsis.

Which of the following are involved in producing the process of peristalsis?

• Fast twitch and slow twitch muscles

• Villi and microvilli

• Circular muscles and longitudinal muscles.

• Skeletal muscles and villi.

The Pancreas is an important organ in the digestion of food. Which of the statements best describes its role in digestion?

• It stores red blood cells which are released if blood glucose rises too high.

• It stores nutrients before they are secreted into the small intestines

• It secretes bile into the small intestines

• It secretes several different enzymes into the small intestines