Unit 5 Digestion Test Flashcards
1
Q
- Which of the following statements about the large intestine is false?
A
It is the main site of absorption in the alimentary canal.
Reference: Discovery Stations
2
Q
- The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the:
A
Large Intestine
Reference: Discovery Stations
3
Q
- List two enzymes, where they are secreted, and what they help to digest.
A
Amylase in the saliva digests starches.
Pepsin and HCl in the gastric juices digest proteins.
Reference: Notes Page 9
4
Q
40C. List three ways the inability to digest bile will affect your body’s ability to function properly.
A
Protective cushioning, insulation, energy storage, and phospholipids to make up cell membranes.
Reference: Notes Page 9
5
Q
- Label the place in the body that is above the esophagus and higher than the oral cavity.
A
Salivary Glands
Reference: BBD
