Absorption & Assimilation
Quiz by Arjumand Hasan Nahdi
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- Q1Which nutrient is primarily absorbed in the small intestine?GlucoseProteinFatNucleic acids30s
- Q2What is the main function of the small intestine?Storage of bileDigestion and absorption of nutrientsFiltration of bloodProduction of digestive enzymes30s
- Q3Which digestive enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the small intestine?AmylaseTrypsinLipasePepsin30s
- Q4Which type of absorption involves the movement of nutrients against their concentration gradient?Active transportOsmosisPassive diffusionFacilitated diffusion30s
- Q5What role do bile salts play in the digestion process in the small intestine?Activating digestive enzymesNeutralizing stomach acidEmulsifying fatsBreaking down proteins30s
- Q6What process mainly aids the absorption of water in the small intestine?Facilitated diffusionEndocytosisActive transportOsmosis30s
- Q7What is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system?Small intestineEsophagusStomachLarge intestine30s
- Q8Which process involves the conversion of absorbed nutrients into usable forms for the body's cells?DigestionAssimilationRespirationExcretion30s
- Q9What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive system?Water absorptionProtein digestionNutrient absorptionFat storage30s
- Q10
A vein that connects the small intestine to liver.
Hepatic Artery
Hepatic vein
Hepatic Portal vein
Carotid artery
30s