General
Cutting a carrot would be an example of what type of digestion?
physical digestion
This part connects the mouth to the esophagus, and also connected the respiratory and digestive systems
Pharynx
The precursor to enzyme pepsin is called ______ and it is released by which cells in the stomach _________
pepsinogen, chief cells
chemical digestion of fat is a result of the release of secretions from this gland, and by this enzyme
pancreas, lipase
enzyme lipase is released by this gland ________ and breaks down lipids into this _________ + fatty acids
pancreas, glycerol
Name the 4 steps of digestion (in order)
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination
Name the double folded structures located on the inner walls of the small intestine
villi and microvilli
Name two different enzymes that target the same biomolecule and create the same product
pepsin/trypsin
salivary/pancreatic amylase
Deamination is the process of breaking down what biomolecule in the liver?
proteins
enzyme Maltase is released by the _______ and breaks down maltose into this product _________
duodenum, glucose
this structure prevents food from entering the trachea
epiglottis
esophageal, cardiac, pyloric
There are two amylases that function in the body. Where do they function and which glands release them?
salivary amylase - by salivary glands in mouth
pancreatic amylase - by pancreas into duodenum
This organ contains LOTS OF SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM because of it's function to synthesize this biomolecule
liver, lipids
when blood sugar is too low, the pancrease will release this hormone
glucagon
this chemical compound emulsifies fat _____, it is released by the ______, and stored in the _________
bile, liver, gallbladder
glycerol and fatty acids are absorbed by which structures which then drain into which system?
lacteals, lymphatic system
Name the 4 enzymes that the pancreas secretes
insulin and glucagon work in opposition of one other, they are said to be _____________ hormones
antagonistic
the Liver converts glucose into this compound when blood sugar is too high
glycogen
Name the bacteria that inhabit the large intestines, and which vitamins they synthesize (2 of them)
E. Coli, vitamins B and K
where does the lymphatic system connect with the circulatory system?
left subclavian vein
Name the 5 enzymes that the duodenum releases into the small intestine
Peptidase, Nuclease, Maltase, Sucrease, Lactase
albumin, prothrombin, fibrinogen
When the stomach is stretched, this hormone is released by the stomach
Gastrin