Practice - Digestion and Absorption
Practice Questions
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What begins the mechanical digestion process?
💡 Hint: Think about the first action we take with food.
What enzyme breaks down starch?
💡 Hint: Remember the name of the enzyme in saliva.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of mechanical digestion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in the mouth.
True or False: The hepatic portal vein carries nutrients directly to the heart.
💡 Hint: Remember the pathway nutrients take after absorption.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a plate of food that contains proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, outline the journey of this food from ingestion to absorption, mentioning the enzymes involved.
💡 Hint: Think of each step of digestion as a relay race where the baton is passed from one enzyme to another.
Analyze the implications of impaired absorption in the small intestine on overall health. What effects can it have on nutrient levels?
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if your body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs.
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