Digestive System- Chapter 14
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- Q1Where does digestion actually start in the human body?Small IntestineLiverStomachMouth30s
- Q2What is the function of peristalsis in the esophagus?Digests foodMoves food down to the stomachStores foodProduces saliva30s
- Q3What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?Produces enzymesAbsorbs nutrientsAids in digestionBlocks the windpipe30s
- Q4What is the resulting substance of digestion in the stomach known as?EnzymesBolusChymeAcid30s
- Q5What is the major function of the large intestine?Reabsorb waterAbsorb nutrientsProduce bileDigest proteins30s
- Q6Which organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?GallbladderPancreasLiverStomach30s
- Q7What is the function of pancreatic juices in digestion?Absorb nutrientsNeutralize acid chymeDigest carbohydratesProduce bile30s
- Q8What is the purpose of villi in the small intestine?Break down foodAbsorb nutrientsProduce enzymesStore bile30s
- Q9What is the final destination of undigested contents in the digestive system?StomachEsophagusSmall IntestineRectum30s
- Q10What is the protective layer in the stomach that prevents it from digesting itself?EnzymesBileAcidMucus layer30s