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. large intestine

Most nutrients are absorbed in the __________. a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. large intestine

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

Monosaccharides and amino acids absorbed from the gut enter _____________. a. blood vessels b. lymph vessels c. fat droplets d. both b and c

Bacteria in the __________ make essential vitamins. a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. esophagus

The pH is lowest in the__________. a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. esophagus

Most water that enters the gut is absorbed across the lining of the ___________. a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. esophagus

___________ are inorganic substances with metabolic roles that no other substance can fulfill. a. Fats b. Minerals c. Vitamins d. Simple sugars

. Blood that flows through capillaries in the small intestine flows next through vessels in the __________. a. stomach b. heart c. pancreas d. liver

__________ is(are) a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease. a. Oatmeal b. Legumes c. Fish d. Corn syrup

What is the most common cause of anorexia-related death? a. cancer b. cardiac arrest c. pneumonia d. stroke

Match each organ with its 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