digestion Flashcards

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1
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the two products of lipid digestion by lipase

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•fatty acids
•glycerol

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2
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where does lipase digest lipids

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•duodenum
•ileum
•small intestine
•stomach

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3
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optimum ph for small intestine for digestion of lipids

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•ph 7-9

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4
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action of bile in lipids

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•emulsifies lipids

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5
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structure inside villus that absorbs products of lipid digestion

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•lacteals

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6
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function of villi

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increase surface area

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7
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what organ are digestive nutrients first transported

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•liver

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8
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function of liver

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•produces bile
•breaks down red blood cells
•deamination

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9
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where is pepsin produced

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•stomach
•pancreas

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10
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where is pepsin active

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•stomach

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11
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products formed by complete protein digestion

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•amino acids

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12
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functions of the large intestine

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•absorption of water
•egestion
•absorb vitamins

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13
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benefits of bacteria living in the digestive tract

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•production of vitamins
•compete with other microorganisms
•benefit immune system

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