yelverton_kay - quiz - final digestion Flashcards
When chyme enters the small intestine, what happens?
enzymes are secreted, a basic solution neutralizes the acidity of the chyme, just a small amount of chyme is present.
Where does most chemical digestion take place?
Small intestine
The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system and into the blood is called
Absorption
Which process takes place in the large intestine?
Water is absorbed from undigested food
What carbohydrate helps your digestive system function even though your body cannot digest it?
Fiber
What organ produces bile?
Liver
Lipase is
An enzyme that works on lipids
One of the roles of the _______ is to prepare waste material for elimination.
Large intestine
Which of the following puts the organs of the digestive process in order from beginning to end?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus