Exam 4: Human Digestion and Absorption

The sphincter that allows chyme to pass into the small intestine is known as the ________.

Villi are found mainly in the ________.

An example of a probiotic is ________.

An example of a brush border enzyme is ________.

The stomach can absorb ________.

Probiotics may be most useful in treating ________.

In the process of swallowing, food cannot normally enter the trachea because the ________.

The salivary glands produce about ___ cup(s) of saliva each day.Saliva is a watery fluid that contains ________, ___________, and ___________.

The leading cause of peptic ulcer disease is ________.

__________ increases the available surface area of fats for digestion and later absorption.

Most dietary fats will ________.

Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive organ system?

A circular muscle that can open and close and acts to regulate the flow of materials in one direction is referred to as ________.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by bacterial pathogens.

Gallstones are formed mainly from ________.

Tissues are defined as ________.

Factors associated with gallstone formation include ________.

Bile is formed in the ___________ and stored in the ___________.

Explain the 3 major functions of the large intestine.

List the major substances absorbed in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.