Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the small intestine the major site of?
A
Digestion and absorption.
2
Q
What occurs here?
A
80% of nutrient absorption - diffusion.
3
Q
How large is the small intestine?
A
23 feet in length.
4
Q
What is digested in the small intestine?
A
Lipids, carbohydrates, and remaining proteins.
5
Q
What is bile produced by? What does it break down?
A
- The liver.
- It breaks down fats.
6
Q
What are enzymes secreted by? What do they break down?
A
Enzymes are secreted by the pancreas to break down carbs, fats, and proteins.
