Digestive Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 9 residues of digestion
A
- Cellulose
- Undigested connective tissue
- Toxins
- Lipids
- Bacteria
- Pigments
- H20
- Mucous
- Sometimes abnormal things
2
Q
How does HCl relate to digestion?
A
helps break down foods, causes the release of enzymes, and kills pathogens in food
3
Q
How does pancreatic juice relate to digestion?
A
contains enzymes that break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins
4
Q
How does secretin relate to digestion?
A
stimulates the pancreas to release digestive fluids and stimulates the stomach to produce pepsin
5
Q
How does saliva relate to digestion?
A
mixes with food particles in mouth in order to help liquify food and make it easier to digest
6
Q
How does bile relate to digestion?
A
assists in the digestion of lipids and helps eliminate certain waste products from the body
