Test- Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
- Are the pancreas, liver , and gallbladder considered to be part of the alimentary canal?
A
No
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2
Q
- What digestive organ releases enzymes that help break down starches, proteins, and fats in the small intestine?
A
Pancreas
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3
Q
- Nutrient molecules pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream through tiny structures called…………..?
A
Villi
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4
Q
- Could the large intestine do what it does without the small intestine?why?
A
No. Because then the food wouldn’t be completely broken down
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5
Q
part of #45. Where is bile created?
A
Liver
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6
Q
- What does villi do?
A
Increase the surface area of the intestinal wall. Increased surface area allows for. Ore area where the nutrients can be absorbed
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7
Q
- Where does most chemical digestion take place?
A
Small Intestine
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8
Q
- Which organ is where food is absorbed?
A
Small intestine
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