Chapter 37

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

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

The \(\mathrm{pH}\) is lowest in the _______ . a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine

Most water that enters the gut is absorbed across the lining of 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 \(\mathrm{d}\)

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