Science *biology) Flashcards
(8 cards)
“What does amylase in saliva help digest?”
Amylase in saliva helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth.
“What are carbohydrates broken down into?”
Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars.
“Which enzyme digests lipids in the small intestine?”
Lipase is the enzyme that digests lipids in the small intestine.
“How do nutrients from digested food enter the bloodstream?”
through blood vessels.
“What is the correct order of the digestive tract?”
mouth → esophagus → stomach →
small intestine → large intestine → rectum → anus.
“What does the liver produce to help digest fats?”
The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.
“Where does undigested food move for disposal?”
Undigested food moves to the large intestine for disposal.
“What are villi, and what do they do in the small intestine?”
Villi are tiny structures in the small intestine that increase surface area for
nutrient absorption.
