41.3 Digestion in the Small Intestine

Question 1

what happens in small intestine

Answer 1

enzymatic hydrolysis

Question 2

first 25 cm of the small intestine

Answer 2

the duodenum
-the chyme from stomach mixes with digestive juices from pancreas, liver, gallbladder, gland cells of the intestinal wall itself

Question 3

pancreas

Answer 3

-neutralizes chyme

• produces alkaline bicarbonate and other enzymes
• trypsin and chymotrypsin (enzymes)
  - secreted inactive, then activated in duodenum

Question 4

gallbladder

Answer 4

-produces bile
-bile salts digests fats and other lipids
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Question 5

liver

Answer 5

• produces bile (gallbladder)
• breaks down toxins
• balance nutrient utilization
• destruct definitional red blood cells

Question 6

small intestine secretions

Answer 6

-digestive enzymes

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Question 7

jejunum and ileum

Answer 7

last parts of the small intestine

-absorb water and nutrients