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Flashcards on L'apparato digerente
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What is the function of the digestive system?
The digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Which organ secretes digestive enzymes to break down food?
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes.
Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin?
The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth with the action of enzymes like amylase.
What is the function of bile in the digestive process?
Bile helps in the breakdown and absorption of fats.
What role does the small intestine play in digestion?
The small intestine is where most of the nutrient absorption takes place.
Name the muscular contractions that help move food through the digestive system.
Peristalsis is the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.
Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?
The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver.
What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?
Villi increase the surface area for nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Pepsin breaks down proteins in the stomach.
Where does the absorption of water occur in the digestive system?
The absorption of water occurs in the large intestine.
What is chyme?
Chyme is the semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach.
Which organ produces bile?
The liver produces bile.
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of fats?
Lipase is the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of fats.
What is the role of the rectum in the digestive system?
The rectum stores and eliminates feces from the body.
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Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin?
Stomach
Large intestine
Mouth
Esophagus
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What does the gallbladder store?
Digestive enzymes
Bile
Bile produced by the liver
Stomach acid
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Which organ produces digestive enzymes?
Stomach
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Liver
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What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
Producing digestive enzymes
Increasing surface area for nutrient absorption
Storing bile
Breaking down proteins
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What breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Amylase
Pepsin
Lipase
Fibrinogen
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Where does the absorption of water occur in the digestive system?
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
Esophagus
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What is the role of the esophagus?
Breaking down fats
Absorbing nutrients
Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach
Storing bile
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What is the function of the rectum?
Digesting carbohydrates
Storing and eliminating feces
Absorbing water
Producing bile
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Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of fats?
Amylase
Pepsin
Lipase
Trypsin
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Where does the digestion of proteins primarily occur?
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
Esophagus
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