Practice Key Processes - 6.1.2 | Human Physiology | IB MYP Grade 12 Biology
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6.1.2 - Key Processes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of mechanical digestion?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you chew your food.

Question 2

Easy

What does salivary amylase begin to break down?

💡 Hint: It starts the digestion process in the mouth.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates?

  • Lipase
  • Salivary Amylase
  • Pepsin

💡 Hint: Think about where carbohydrate digestion begins.

Question 2

True or False: Villi and microvilli increase the absorptive surface area of the small intestine.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of these structures.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain how the structure of the small intestine facilitates its function in nutrient absorption.

💡 Hint: Consider how increasing surface area might affect absorption.

Question 2

Design an experiment to demonstrate the effect of bile on fat digestion.

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in how each sample looks after the process.

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