DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION POWERPOINT

Question 1

What are the two types of digestion

Answer 1

1. Mechanical
2. Chemical/ enzymatic

Question 2

What is digestion

Answer 2

Breaking down nutrients (large complex molecules) into simple soluble forms to be absorbed and used by the body

Question 3

Mechanical digestion

Answer 3

Chewing/ peristaltic action in the stomach and intestines

Question 4

Chemical/ enzymatic digestion

Answer 4

breaking down chemical bonds of complex nutrients

Question 5

During digestion fat is __________ to Glycerol, free fatty acids, and some mono/di glycerides

Answer 5

Hydrolyzed

Question 6

During digestion carbs are broken down into

Answer 6

Simple sugars

Question 7

During digestion proteins are hydrolyzed into (2)

Answer 7

Amino acid units
Dipeptides

Question 8

What component of saliva starts the digestion of carbs that cats lack

Answer 8

Amylase

Question 9

Three aspects of the mouth for digestion

Answer 9

1. Saliva- lubricant
2. Tongue
3. Teeth

Question 10

The esophagus secretes lubrication to aide in swallowing. What structure allows food to enter the stomach and prevents reflux

Answer 10

Cardiac Sphincter