Digestive System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Digestive System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient is unable to digest lactose. Which enzyme is likely deficient in their digestive system?
Describe the process of peristalsis and its role in the digestive system.
Describe the role of the epiglottis during swallowing.
Describe the role of the large intestine in water balance.
Explain how the structure of villi helps in the absorption of nutrients.
Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion.
Explain the importance of enzymes in the digestive process.
A patient is unable to digest lactose. Which enzyme is likely deficient in their digestive system?
Which of the following best describes the function of bile?
(1) Breaks down proteins
(2) Emulsifies fats
(3) Absorbs water
(4) Produces insulin
Which of the following best describes the function of the rectum?
(1) Absorbs nutrients
(2) Stores feces before elimination
(3) Produces digestive enzymes
(4) Secretes bile
Which of the following best describes the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
(1) Neutralizes stomach contents
(2) Activates pepsinogen to pepsin
(3) Absorbs nutrients
(4) Produces bile
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for protein digestion in the stomach?
(1) Amylase
(2) Pepsin
(3) Lipase
(4) Maltase
The ________ connects the mouth to the stomach.
The enzyme amylase, which begins the digestion of starch, is found in ________.
The enzyme lipase breaks down ________ into fatty acids and glycerol.
The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption are called ________.
True or False: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in digestion.
True or False: Most chemical digestion occurs in the large intestine.
True or False: The appendix is essential for human digestion.
True or False: The digestive system also plays a role in the immune defense of the body.
