The Digestive System

Proteins break down in the small intestine into:

• fatty acids

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• hydrochloric acids

What is the significance of the stomach's acidic environment?

• It neutralizes bacteria in the food

• It aids in the digestion of fats

• It facilitates the absorption of carbohydrates

• It enhances the action of digestive enzymes

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

• Releases digestive enzymes, like trypsin

• Absorbs nutrients

• Produces insulin

• Secretes bile

What is produced in the stomach?

• bolus

• chyme

Number 2 is pointing to the...

• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Anus

Which organ is a secondary organ that stores bile?

• stomach
• gallbladder
• pancreas
• liver

Which of the following is a function of the large intestine?

• Absorption of water

• Secretion of insulin

• Production of bile

• Digestion of proteins

What enzyme is produced by the liver?

• gastrin

• pepsin

• amylase

• bile

Both chemical and mechanical digestion happen in the stomach.

• True

• False

What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting starch ?

• amylase

• maltase

• pepsin

• bile