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1
Q
  1. Which of the following structures secretes enzymes that help us digest carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
A

Pancreas

Source: BBD - Digestive system

2
Q
  1. The hepatic portal system includes the ____ which takes in nutrient-filled blood from the digestive tract and sends it towards the heart through the ____ to be oxygenated.
A

Hepatic portal vein; inferior vena cava

Source: Notes - Digestive system

3
Q
  1. Which of the following statements about the digestion of macromolecules is false?
A

Lipids get broken down into fatty acids and amino acids

Source: Discovery stations - Digestive system

4
Q
  1. Which statement below correctly matches the structure with its function?
A

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile that isn’t immediately needed.

Source: BBD - Digestive system

5
Q
  1. Protein digestion begins in the:
A

Stomach

Source: Notes - Digestive System

6
Q
  1. Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down:
A

Proteins

Source: Notes - Digestive System

7
Q
  1. What two steps only occur in one organ? List the step and where it occurs beside it.
A
  1. Ingestion - only occurs in mouth
  2. Defecation - occurs only in the large intestine

Source: Study guide - Digestive system

8
Q
  1. Describe one example of how the digestion process is regulated.
A

G cells produce gastrin and other hormones activate the release of HCI into the stomach

Source: Discovery stations - Digestive system

9
Q

40) The digestion of which macromolecule will be most affected?

A

Protective cushioning, insulation, energy storage, phospholipids to make up cell membranes, etc.

Source: Notes - Digestive system

10
Q
  1. What is located at the roof of the mouth?

What are the three sections of the large intestine?

A
  • Palate
  • Ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon

Source: BBD