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The document discusses various aspects of the human digestive system, including: - Water and cellulose are absorbed in the large intestine, and fat digestion occurs mainly in the small intestine. Emulsification aids small intestine digestion by breaking down lipid globules. - Hydrochloric acid in the stomach activates pepsinogen to pepsin for protein digestion. Salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva to begin carbohydrate breakdown and protect tissues. - The small and large intestines secrete hormones, enzymes, mucus and buffers. The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, and the liver processes nutrients and stores bile.

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Digestive

The document discusses various aspects of the human digestive system, including: - Water and cellulose are absorbed in the large intestine, and fat digestion occurs mainly in the small intestine. Emulsification aids small intestine digestion by breaking down lipid globules. - Hydrochloric acid in the stomach activates pepsinogen to pepsin for protein digestion. Salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva to begin carbohydrate breakdown and protect tissues. - The small and large intestines secrete hormones, enzymes, mucus and buffers. The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, and the liver processes nutrients and stores bile.

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1) Which substance is absorbed in large intestine?

Water and cellulose are absorbed in the large intestine.

2) Where digestion of fats does takes place in our body?


The digestion of fats mainly takes place in the small intestine.

3) What is emulsification?
Emulsification is the dispersion of two immiscible liquids. In this process large lipid
globules are broken down into several smaller ones. Emulsifications aids the process
of digestion in the small intestine.

4) What is the role of HCL in human digestion?


HCL is excreted by the gastric glands in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid contributes to
protein digestion by supplying H+ which activates pepsinogen, the precursor to
pepsin. HCL increases the efficiency of digestion and breaks larger fragments of
proteins.

5) What is the function of salivary gland? Where are these glands located in the digestive system
of man?
The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the
digestive system moist. They also help in the breaking down of carbohydrates by
secreting the enzyme salivary amylase. Saliva protects the inside of our mouths,
our teeth, and our throats as we begin to swallow the bolus. It also cleanses the mouth
after a meal and dissolves food into chemicals that we perceive as taste. These glands
are located in the mouth as they start the process of digestion.

6) Name the intestinal juices and write their functions?


The intestinal juices are composed of hormones, digestive enzymes, mucus, and
neutralizing substances released from the glands and mucous-membrane lining of the
small and large intestines.

7)  Name two hormones secreted by pancreas. Write one function of each hormone.

8)  Name the organs where the following enzymes are secreted in human digestive system.

(i) Pepsin (ii) Ptyalin (iii) Trypsin (iv) gastric lipase

9)  What is the function of liver in digestion?

10)  Write the functions of the following in the digestion:

1. (i)  Bile
2. (ii)  Bicarbonate secreted by the duodenal wall
3. (iii)  Pancreatic Amylase

11) How does the food move through the digestive system and into the rest of the body?

12) In addition to the organs of the digestive system, various chemicals are also at work. Discuss the
roles they play in digestion.
13) Instructions: In the spaces provided, identify and write a sentence or two about what happens at
each location, corresponding to each alphabet.

14. The digestive system breaks down food into:

1) nutrients 2) amylase 3) saliva 4) sphincters

15. The alimentary canal, or digestive tract, is made up of the:

1)  pancreas, liver, and gallbladder 2)  esophagus, stomach, and intestines 3)  colon, rectum, and
anus 4)  mouth, esophagus, and stomach

16. What three types of enzymes digest carbohydrates, lipids and proteins?

17. During the process of absorption, nutrients from food go from: a. the intestines into the bladder
b. the blood into the organs c. the intestines into the bloodstream d. the mouth into the stomach

18. In the stomach:

1. muscles churn and mix the food with acids and enzymes
2. glands make 3 quarts of digestive juices each day
3. food leaves as a thick liquid called chyme
4. all of the above

19. Identify the digestive processes that need particular pH levels and why ?
20. The pancreas, liver, and gallbladder help digestion in these ways, respectively:

1. making enzymes; making bile and processing nutrients; and storing bile
2. producing saliva; digesting carbohydrates; and eliminating waste
3. producing hormones; producing enzymes; and eliminating waste
4. making acids; producing digestive juices; and storing enzymes

Fill in the blanks:

1. Waves of muscle contractions called peristalsis force food down through the esophagus to the
stomach.
2. The inner wall of the small intestine is covered with millions of microscopic, finger-like
projections called through which nutrients can be absorbed into the body
3. Why do fibre-rich foods like fruits, veggies, and whole grains, as well as drinking lots of water,
help digestion? There are several common problems with the digestive system, like indigestion
and diarrhoea. How do they happen?

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