lindsey_ridge quiz: digestion and absorbtion Flashcards
0
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- Pancreatic amylase is an enzyme that breaks down _____
A
Carbohydrates
1
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- True or false, Bacteria in the small intestine make vitamin K.
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False
2
Q
- What breaks down proteins.
A
Trypsin and pepsin
3
Q
- Which nutrients are made up of amino acids?
A
Proteins
4
Q
- What is NOT among the six nutrients needed by the body?
A
Enzymes
5
Q
- In what organ, does absorption of water take place?
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Colon
6
Q
- What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work?
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Hydrochloric acids
7
Q
- What does not occur in the large intestines?
A
Nutrients are not absorbed in the large intestine
8
Q
- Lipase is________
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An enzyme that works on lipids.
9
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- When chyme enters the small intestine,
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enzymes are secreted.
a basic solution neutralizes the acidity of the chyme.
just a small amount of chyme is present.
