Digestive Tract

Question 1

Where does the chemical Digestion of proteins begin

Answer 1

Stomach

Question 2

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach converts pepsinogen into the active enzyme __________ that initiates the _________ of protein molecules

Answer 2

Pepsin
Hydrolysis

Question 3

The acid environment of the stomach kills most _______ that may enter through the mouth. What protects the stomach lining from this acidic environment

Answer 3

Bacteria
Mucus (also lubricates food)

Question 4

What controls the rate of Chyme into the small intestines

Answer 4

Pyloric Sphincter

Question 5

Which part of the small intestines have the pancreatic/ bile ducts

Answer 5

Duodenum

Question 6

Lipase, Amylase, Peptidase are…

Answer 6

Enzymes in small intestines that break down the 3 macronutrients

Question 7

The gallbladder emulsifies fats with ______ _______

Answer 7

Bile salts

Question 8

What is the primary site for absorption?

Answer 8

Small intestine (digestion completed here)

Question 9

Once absorbed, the liver aides in further digestion of (3)

Answer 9

1. Amino acids
2. Sugars (glycogen)
3. Fats

Question 10

Large intestine parts

Answer 10

Ileocecal valve, cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, colon, rectum, anus