3.3.3 Nutrition in the Human Human Digestive System 1 Follow-Me – iQuiz

Q. What is meant by the term omnivore? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is meant by absorption? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is an autotrophic organism? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is meant by the term digestion? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is peristalsis? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Why is a low pH important in the stomach? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. The passage of the products of digestion from the intestine to the blood is called... Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is a carnivore? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Why is fibre important? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Name an enzyme that is involved in the digestion of fat. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. State a role of beneficial bacteria in the alimentary canal. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. State two ways in which the villi are adapted for the absorption of soluble foods. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is a protease enzyme? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is a herbivore? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is a heterotrophic organism? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What are the final products of the digestion of a protein? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Name a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme in the human alimentary canal Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What is the role of bile in fat digestion? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Where in the alimentary canal does this amylase act? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Describe two functions of bile in relation to digestion. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Where is lipase produced? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. What are the products of fat digestion? Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. State the product(s) of amylase digestion. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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Q. Name a structure in the human digestive system, other than teeth, which is involved in mechanical digestion. Absorption Animal that eats both animals and plants Breaks down protein Breaking down food Animal that feeds on plants only Kills germs; Optimal pH for enzymes Fatty acids and glycerol Emulsification; Neutralisation or Raises pH; Makes alkaline Emulsification Lipase Maltose Movement across membrane into blood or lymph Muscular contractions to move food Pancreas Large surface area; Rich blood supply; Thin-walled; Lacteal Uses food already made by other organisms Production of vitamins; Inhibition of pathogens Prevent constipation; Prevent bowel cancer; For peristalsis Tongue; Oesophagus; Stomach; Small intestine Amino acids Makes its own food Amylase Mouth and Small intestine Animal that feeds on animals only

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