Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Enzyme released into the mouth to catalyze the breakdown of starches

Answer 1

Salivary Amylase

Question 2

Enzyme released by the pancreas and introduced in the small intestine that catalyzes the further breakdown of starches

Answer 2

Pancreatic Amylase

Question 3

Enzymes released in the small intestine that further breakdown molecules, disaccharides —> monosaccharides (proteases, lactase)

Answer 3

Brush Border Enzymes

Question 4

Enzyme released in the stomach to begin the breakdown of proteins

Answer 4

Pepsin

Question 5

Pancreatic enzyme released in small intestine that breaks down proteins

Answer 5

Trypsin

Question 6

Pancreatic enzyme released into small intestine that breaks down lipids

Answer 6

Lipase

Question 7

Hormone that induces hunger

Answer 7

Ghrelin

Question 8

Induces the cellular uptake of glucose

Answer 8

Insulin

Question 9

Stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen

Answer 9

Glucagon

Question 10

Hormone that causes the sensation of satiety (fullness)

Answer 10

Leptin

Question 11

Begins at the mouth and ends at the anus

Answer 11

Gastrointestinal System

Question 12

The first part of the digestive system

Answer 12

Mouth

Question 13

The contraction of muscles in the gastrointestinal system that pushes the bolus through the tract

Answer 13

Peristalsis

Question 14

Part of the small intestine that absorb nutrients

Answer 14

Villi and Microvilli

Question 15

The stomach breaks down food into this substance

Answer 15

Chyme

Question 16

3 secretions of the stomach

Answer 16

Pepsinogen
Mucus
Hydrochloric Acid

Question 17

This substance lines the stomach

Answer 17

Mucus

Question 18

Secretion that helps break down proteins

Answer 18

Pepsinogen

Question 19

Creates an acidic environment in the stomach

Answer 19

Hydrochloric Acid

Question 20

Substance that neutralizes acidic chyme

Answer 20

Bicarbonate

Question 21

The gallbladder releases this in the duodenum to help neutralize acidic chyme

Answer 21

Bile juices (from liver)

Question 22

Produces brush border enzymes

Answer 22

Duodenum

Question 23

Allows nutrient-rich blood to enter the liver

Answer 23

Hepatic Portal Duct (vein)

Question 24

Liver enzymes complete these 4 tasks in the digestive process:

Answer 24

1. Deaminate (break down amino groups) amino acids
2. Convert ammonia to urea
3. Store glucose as glycogen
4. Metabolize consumed toxins

Question 25

The large intestine is responsible for the following final actions in the digestive tract:

Answer 25

1. Absorb remaining salt and water 2. Absorb vitamins like K and B, etc. 3. Fermentation of bacteria

Question 26

Where waste accumulates

Answer 26

Rectum

Question 27

Where wastes is released from

Answer 27

Anus