Corley_Jones Quiz: Final Digestion And Absoption Flashcards

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  1. What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work?
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HCI

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  1. What are the six nutrients needed by the body?
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Water, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, enzymes, and vitamins.

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  1. Pancreatic lipase is secreted into the _________ and breaks down ________.
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Duodenum, fats.

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  1. What is a process that takes place in the large intestine?
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Water is absorbed from undigested food.

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  1. What organ produces bile?
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Liver

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  1. What is the enzyme that works on lipids?
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Lipase

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  1. What carbohydrates help your digestive system function even though your body cannot digest it?
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Fiber

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  1. Pancreatic amalayse is an enzyme that breaks down _________.
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Carbohydrates

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  1. What happens when chyme enters the small intestine?
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Enzymes are secreted, a basic solution neutralizes, and just a small amount of chyme is present.
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