Kohn_Alex Quiz 2 - Digestion Flashcards
Where does most chemical digestion take place?
Small intestine
Notes - WKST - Digestion Process Begins, and Final Digestion and Absorption
The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system and into the blood is called?
Absorption
Notes - The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system and into the blood is called?
What structure(s) enable(s) the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?
Villi
Notes - What structure(s) enable(s) the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?
Which process takes place in the large intestine?
Water is absorbed from undigested food.
Notes - CLF - Digestion and Tooth
What organ produces bile?
Liver
Notes - CLF - Digestion and Tooth
Bacteria in the small intestine makes vitamin K.
False
Notes - WKST - Digestion Process Begins, and Final Digestion and Absorption
Which of the following is false about the stomach?
The stomach is a U shaped muscular pouch in the abdomen.
Notes - CLF - Digestion and Tooth