Chapter 36

A digestive system functions in ______. a. secreting enzymes b. absorbing compounds c. eliminating wastes d. all of the above

Protein digestion begins in the _____. a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. colon

Most nutrients are absorbed in the _____. a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. colon

Bile has roles in _____ digestion and absorption. a. carbohydrate b. fat c. protein d. amino acid

Monosaccharides and amino acids are both absorbed ______. a. by active transport b. by diffusion c. at lymph vessels d. as fat droplets

The largest number of bacteria thrive in the ______. a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine

______ are inorganic substances with metabolic roles that no other substance can fulfill. a. Fats b. Minerals c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Simple sugars f. both b and d

Match each organ with a digestive function. ______ gallbladder ______ colon _____ liver _____ small intestine _____ stomach _____ pancreas a. makes bile b. compacts undigested residues c. secretes most digestive enzymes d. absorbs most nutrients e. secretes gastric fluid f. stores, secretes bile