UNIT TWO: Small Intestine Flashcards
End of Unit Two
1
Q
What is responsible for breaking down food?
A
Teeth
Stomach
Enzymes
2
Q
What is the small intestines job?
A
To absorb the food molecules into the blood stream
3
Q
The lining of the small intestine is lined with tiny finger like..?
A
Villi
4
Q
Name features of Villi
A
Millions of them
One cell thick
Allow fast diffusion of important molecules
5
Q
Inside the Villi there are two structures what are they called?
A
Capillary- Absorbs the products of carbohydrate (glucose and protein digestion (Amino acids)
Lacteal- Absorbs the product of fat digestion
(Fatty acids and glycerol)
