What makes the stomach unique? A. Its ability to perform mechanical digestion B. Its tolerance of a highly acidic environment C. Its major role in fat digestion D. Its T shape

Q: Which of these structures increase the mucosal surface of the smallintestine?a. circular folds d.…

A: The complex food materials ingested by an individual are broken down into simpler substances and are…

Q: autonomic nervous system.

A: Gastrointestinal motility and secretion of enzymes are carefully regulated to maximize the digestion…

Q: what could be a symptom if there was secretin production insufficiency? a. inhibition of short loop…

A: Secretin has 3 main things to do:  Regulation of gastric acid secretion Regulation of Pancreatic…

Q: Which of the following is True?a. The human stomach maintains a very high pH.b. Gastric glands in…

A: Stomach is a sac like organ. It is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. It stores,…

Q: The duration of digestion of a meal is the longest if it was a:    A. sugar-rich meal  B.…

A: Duration of digestion of a meal varies according to the content of carbohydrates, proteins and fats…

Q: Which of the following is NOT broken down into smaller molecules during digestion?   Group of answer…

A: Non-digestible nutrients are substances that do not undergo significant breakdown or chemical…

Q: Intestinal microorganisms aid digestion and absorption by a. digesting cellulose. b. producing…

A: Microbiota refer to all the microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body. The…

Q: Explain the process of digestion in ruminants. How do ruminants digest their food in two steps

A: Digestion in ruminants is a step-by-step process. Ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical…

Q: where does the majority of chemical digetion in the stomach occur ? a. fundus and body b. cardiac…

A: There are 4 regions of the stomach namely cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus.

Q: What is the substrate for salivary amylase? Select one: a. Protein b. Saturated fatty acids c.…

A: The enzyme Salivary amylase is found in the saliva of humans. It is secreted by salivary glands,…

Q: 46. IT IS THE MAJOR SITE OF PROTEIN DIGESTION? A. STOMACH  B. SMALL INTESTINE C. TONGUE D. MOUTH E.…

A: The digestive system of the body converts the food into their simpler forms like glucose amino acids…

Q: Where does the majority of lipid digestion occur? a. large intestine b. stomach c. pancreas…

A: Biological macromolecules are the molecules that are needed in enough amount for the body. There are…

Q: How is the digestion of fats different from that of proteins and carbohydrates? a. Fat digestion…

A: Carbohydrates, proteins and fats contributes to 100 percent of body energy and 90 percent of dry…

Q: Chyme arriving in the small intestine would stimulate the beginning of the _________________ phase…

A: There are three digestive phases: The first phase of ingestion is called as cephalic phase.…

Q: When you experience heartburn, which stomach structure isn't functioning correctly? Explain your…

A: The Gastro-Intestinal Tract is another name for the alimentary canal (GI Tract). It is a continuous…

Q: Stomach, or gastric acid.... a. Production is promoted by histamine stimulating the insertion of…

A: Stomach acid, or gastric acid, is a watery, colorless fluid that's produced by the stomach mucosa.…

Q: Which of these processes occurs in the mouth? a. ingestion b. mechanical digestion c. chemical…

A: Mouth is the first organ of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.  The GI tract is involved in intake,…

Q: After _____ are absorbed by intestine cells, they go into lymph vessels rather than blood. A.…

A: ANSWER :LIPIDS

Q: In the famous conditioning experiment, Pavlov demonstrated that his dogs started drooling in…

A: Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who accidently discovered Pavlovian conditioning (classical…

Q: After digested nutrients go from the intestines into the blood, where does that nutrient-rich blood…

A: The digestive system is responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients containing of consumed…

Q: Indicate which types of antibacterial drugs block protein synthesis,and explain how they are used.

A: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes provide a site for protein synthesis and are composed of…

Q: Digestive enzymes that chemically digest most of our ingested food are secreted by the a. liver. b.…

A: Digestion is the process by which food is broken down both physically and chemically into nutrients,…

Q: at least 3 references on why do ruminants need a four-chambered stomach.

A: The digestive system prepares food for the consumption of hundreds of millions of body cells. Food…

Q: Which event occurs in the small intestine?    a The continuation of fat digestion   b The…

A: The correct option that occurs in small intestines is shown below.

Q: How does Jane's problem with Ulcerative Colitis differ from Crohn’s disease (another Inflammatory…

A: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis of Jane both are gastrointestinal tract inflammation.…

Q: Which of the following are nutrients? a. proteins b. minerals c. vitamins d. All of these are…

A: The body of human beings does a lot of work, both in terms of physical activity and in terms of…

Q: What is the function of bile in digestion? a. It serves as biological detergent that enable the…

A: The liver produces and releases bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder. Bile is a digestive…

Q: Organs of the Alimentary Canal.…

A: The digestive system is one of the major systems of our body which is responsible for the digestion…

Q: What structures in the oral cavity contribute to the process of digestion? A. Teeth, salivary…

A: Answer: Option (d) is correct. - teeth,tongue and salivary glands.

Q: Which of the following are secreted by the stomach? Select one: a. Amylase and lipase b.…

A: The question is asking us to identify the substances that are secreted by the stomach among the…