The Stomach and the Small Intestine

Question 1

The ____is a muscular, expandable organ.

Answer 1

Stomach

Question 2

Is a strong acid that kills most microorganisms present in the food

Answer 2

Hydrochloric acid

Question 3

This helps expand the surface area of the stomach so it can store more food

Answer 3

Rugae

Question 4

These transform the bolus into thick, semi-liquid food.

Answer 4

Chyme

Question 5

About 6-7 m long and 2-4 cm wide. It is where 90% of chemical digestion and absorption of food occur

Answer 5

Small Intestine

Question 6

What are the 3 segments of the small intestine

Answer 6

• deodenum
• jejunum
• ileum

Question 7

This is mainly for digestion and neutralization of the chyme’s acidity.

Answer 7

Duodenum

Question 8

The ______ and ______ are mostly responsible for the absorption of nutrients from the digested food

Answer 8

Jejunum and ileum

Question 9

The folded surfaces of the small intestine are covered with

Answer 9

Villi

Question 10

The fingerlike projections that are covered with plenty of another set of fingerlike projections are called

Answer 10

Microvili