Which of the following is NOT a regulatory mechanism for digestion? Only carbohydrates are digested in the oral cavity. Hormones are secreted at various stages of digestion pH of the digestive tract is altered by the release of bicarbonates to the GI tract. Enzyme activation is effected by autocatalysis of zymogens. Cells and different organ systems are involved in the digestion of foodstuffs.

Q: Enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates starts in the mouth.  True  False

A: Enzymatic digestion is generally referred to as the act of breaking down ingested food materials,…

Q: hich of the following statements is not correct: stomach cells are protected from the acid by mucus…

A: Digestion is breaking down of food we eat into smaller molecules so that it can be absorbed and…

Q: Follow the digestive process, include both mechanical and chemical digestion of nutrients, where in…

A: The digestive process is a complex series of events that allow our bodies to break down food into…

Q: Match the digestive organs to their basic functions

A: Digestive organs These organs are part of the digestive system that is vital for digesting food and…

Q: list and describe the five basic tasks of all digestive systems?

A: Step 1 The digestive system is a system of organs and glands which are involved in obtaining food,…

Q: Regurgitation of food from the stomach into the esophagus:      Is ordinarily inhibited by the…

A: The digestive tract extends from the mouth to the anus. The digestive tract consists of the mouth,…

Q: Could you explain the digestive system? Regulation of digestive function : extrinsic and intrinsic…

A: Extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of the digestive system.

Q: List one similarity and one difference between chemical and mechanical digestion.

A: Mechanical digeation refers as the physical break down of substances into small particle to more…

Q: fat molecules that have been absorbed from the digestive tract first enter the blood at: at…

A: Fat molecules absorbed from the digestive tract enter the bloodstream indirectly through the…

Q: Diarrhea results from: Multiple Choice decreased transit time through the intestines, which does not…

A: Diarrhea is the loose and watery stool caused by the organism virus which infects the bowel leading…

Q: Fill in the blanks: The lip of the cat is attached to the gums or gingiva by the

A: The lip of the cat is attached to gums or gingiva by gingival sulcus.

Q: Function of the stomach include, acid secretion, enzyme secretion, gastro intestinal motility and…

A: Stomach     Muscular organ that is located in the abdomen which is responsible for food digestion…

Q: Intrinsic factor, found in the lining of the stomach, is needed to?     Stimulate the release of…

A: The intrinsic factor (IF) is a glycoprotein that is produced by parietal cells in the gastric body…

Q: Which of the following descriptions is incorrectly matched to the type of digestion occuring?

A: Digestion is a process that converts the complex nutrients in ingested food into simpler forms that…

Q: Describe how digestion is controlled by the nervous system and hormones.

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Q: Which organ does secrete the intrinsic factor which facilitates vitamin B12 absorption? Liver…

A: Vitamin B12 (cobalamine) is an essential nutrient that is consumed through diet. It is a…

Q: Which is an exopeptidase? O Chymotrypsin O Aminopeptidase O Trypsin O Pepsin

A: Enzymes play a fundamental role in the intricate processes of biochemical reactions within living…

Q: Organ where digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is completed. Gland that secretes…

A: Organ where digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is completed:  small intestine Gland that…

Q: Absorption of most carbohydrates and amino acids occurs in the: Esophagus Large intestine O Liver O…

A: In the human body, the motility of the ingested food, its breakdown, absorption, and assimilation is…

Q: Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth? O Neither mechanical nor chemical Mechanical O Both…

A: Digestion is a process of breakdown of food into smaller particles so that it is easier to absorb…

Q: List the regions and organs of the human digestive system from mouth to anus. Not including…

A: Digestive system is composed of:- A) Alimentary canal B) Accessory organ A) Alimentary canal:-   It…

Q: For each of the following organs, describe its products (enzymes or other secretions) and how the…

A: The digestive system (often referred to as the gastrointestinal system) is a major body organ system…

Q: The chief cells near the base of a gastric gland secrete ________, which is converted by the acids…

A: The chief cells near the base of a gastric gland secrete Pepsinogen, which is converted by the acid…

Q: Define the four basic processes of the digestive system and discuss a specific example of each

A: The digestive system plays a major role in breaking down the food into small…

Q: Include a discussion of the role of the accessory organs in digestion, the chemical reactions that…

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of complex food into simpler products such that they can be…

Q: carbohydrate digestion in the oral cavity involves which of the following? Give two answers tongue,…

A: Carbohydrate digestion or metabolism is an essential activity of the digestion process. It refers to…

Q: Describe the importance of mechanical digestion and chemical digestio

A: The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. Digestion is the…

Q: You eat a bran muffin topped with brown sugar for breakfast. Summarize the process of carbohydrate…

A: The gastrointestinal tract and other digestive organs make up the human digestive system. Food is…

Q: identify the basic chemical process that underlies allchemical digestion, and name the major…

A: The breakdown of food into smaller molecules is known as digestion and this function is performed by…

Q: When sensors in the GI tract are stimulated, they respond via reflexes. What types of digestive…

A: There are different reflex systems in the gastrointestinal tract which regulate the movement of…

Q: Explain the basics of how bowel movements occur, i.e. smooth muscles that contract and relax, that…

A: Bowel movement is considered to be a complex process that involves the actions of many muscles and…

Q: Pig Mouth Teeth Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Anus Which of the structures…

A: 1. Structures that are associated with ingestion are - Mouth, Teeth 2. Structures that are…

Q: Important enzymes: Match the description of the enzyme on the left to its name in the dropdown menu…

A: Enzymes are the biological catalysts, which plays an important role in the biochemical reactions…

Q: Patient suffering from pancreatitis, explain how digestion of major nutrients (Carbohydrates,…

A: Pancreatitis is a persistent and progressive inflammation of the pancreas which leads to…

Q: List the organs and structures of the digestive system that function in enzymatic hydrolysis and…

A: The function of the digestive system is to break down the foods you eat, release their nutrients,…

Q: Which statement about the large intestine is FALSE? Group of answer choices It is involved with the…

A: Introduction :- The large intestine, also known as the colon, is the final part of the digestive…

Q: Which of the following best describes the process of peristalsis smooth muscle contractions that…

A: The objective of the question is to identify the correct description of the process of peristalsis…

Q: Where does final digestion of food and absorption of nutrients occur in the gastrointestinal tract?…

A: Gastrointestinal tract begins from the mouth and extends in the anus. Digestion begins in the mouth…

Q: plain in detail Describe in details each parts of the human system related with digestive system…

A: The human body has many biological levels arranged from most simple to most complex, as cells,…