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BIO 256 Exam 5 Questions and Correct
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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the __________ with the enzyme
__________.
Ans: mouth, salivary amylase
The bolus of food moves down the esophagus by a motility process
called __________.
Ans: peristalsis
Motility is accomplished in the large intestines by which processes?
Ans: haustrations
mass movements
Most nutrient absorption occurs in the __________.
Ans: small intestine
Digestion of proteins begins in the __________ by the action of
__________.
Ans: stomach, proteases
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Which of the following is NOT a basic process of the gastrointestinal
tract?
-digestion
-synthesis
-motility
-secretion
Ans: synthesis
Which organ of the GI absorbs water and ions?
Ans: the colon
Which organ produces the majority of digestive enzymes
Ans: the pancreas
The secretion of bile, the metabolic processing of nutrients, the
removal of aged red blood cells, and the synthesis of plasma proteins
are among the functions of which of the following organs?
-the pancreas
-the esophagus
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-the liver
-the stomach
Ans: the liver
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
Ans: duodenum
In what form are all carbohydrates absorbed?
Ans: monosaccharides
In general, how does increased sympathetic activity alter GI activity?
Ans: reduced GI activity
Involuntary muscle contraction that propels contents longitudinally
down the length of the GI tract is called __________.
Ans: peristalsis
During which phase in the control of the digestive system would
bicarbonate and bile be stimulated?
Ans: intestinal phase
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BIO 256 Exam 5 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the __________ with the enzyme
__________.
Ans: mouth, salivary amylase
The bolus of food moves down the esophagus by a motility process
called __________.
Ans: peristalsis
Motility is accomplished in the large intestines by which processes?
Ans: haustrations
mass movements
Most nutrient absorption occurs in the __________.
Ans: small intestine
Digestion of proteins begins in the __________ by the action of
__________.
Ans: stomach, proteases
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Which of the following is NOT a basic process of the gastrointestinal
tract?
-digestion
-synthesis
-motility
-secretion
Ans: synthesis
Which organ of the GI absorbs water and ions?
Ans: the colon
Which organ produces the majority of digestive enzymes
Ans: the pancreas
The secretion of bile, the metabolic processing of nutrients, the
removal of aged red blood cells, and the synthesis of plasma proteins
are among the functions of which of the following organs?
-the pancreas
-the esophagus
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-the liver
-the stomach
Ans: the liver
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
Ans: duodenum
In what form are all carbohydrates absorbed?
Ans: monosaccharides
In general, how does increased sympathetic activity alter GI activity?
Ans: reduced GI activity
Involuntary muscle contraction that propels contents longitudinally
down the length of the GI tract is called __________.
Ans: peristalsis
During which phase in the control of the digestive system would
bicarbonate and bile be stimulated?
Ans: intestinal phase
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