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Ai Questions For The Digestive System Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components for absorption?

A

Digestion

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True or False: Digestion begins in the mouth with the mechanical breakdown of food by chewing.

A

True

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Which enzyme in saliva helps break down carbohydrates in the mouth?

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Amylase

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Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?

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Small intestine

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What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

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To break down food using acid and enzymes

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What is the role of bile in digestion?

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To emulsify fats for better digestion

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What is the final product of carbohydrate digestion?

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Glucose

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What is the main function of the large intestine in digestion?

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To absorb water and electrolytes from undigested food

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What type of muscle contractions push food through the digestive system?

A

Peristalsis

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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach?

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Pepsin

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Which organ produces bile for digestion?

A

Liver

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What is the pH level of gastric acid in the stomach?

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Around 2

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What is the name of the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach?

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Lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

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True or False: The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine.

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True

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Which hormone stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?

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Cholecystokinin (CCK)

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What is the primary function of the gallbladder in digestion?

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To store and concentrate bile

17
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What is the name of the structure that connects the throat to the stomach and aids in swallowing?

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Esophagus

18
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What is the term for the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive system?

A

Peristalsis

19
Q

Which organ absorbs most of the water from undigested food?

A

Large intestine

20
Q

What is the term for the semi-liquid mixture of food and digestive fluids in the stomach?

A

Chyme

21
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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine?

A

Lipase

22
Q

What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?

A

To increase surface area for nutrient absorption

23
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What is the term for the involuntary reflex that prevents food from entering the trachea?

A

Swallowing

24
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What is the main function of the small intestine in digestion?

A

To absorb nutrients from digested food

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