Quiz - Digestive System Flashcards

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  1. The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system and into the blood is called? *
A

Absorption

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  1. Which of the following is false about the stomach? *

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The stomach is a U shaped muscular pouch in the abdomen.

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  1. The process of mechanical digestion ends in the *
A

Stomach

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What structure(s) enable(s) the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?

A

Villi

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Vitamin C which we have to take daily to replenish is a type of

A

Simple carbs

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What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work? *

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HCI

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