Lower Digestive Tract
First portion of the large intestine that is connected to the small intestine and appendix
Cecum
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The active form of trypsinogen and its function
trypsin, begins protein digestion
the three macronutrients
carbs, fats, proteins
The three regions of the colon
Ascending, transverse, descending
hepatocytes
The inactive form of Chymotrypsin
Chymotrypsinogen
The number of essential amino acids
This is the technical term for the main function of the large intestine which eliminates the feces.
Defecation
the liver can absorb excess carbs and convert it into this
glycogen
This enzyme breaks down polysaccharides into maltose
amylase
The type of solubility of vitamins A, D, E, and K
fat soluble
The digestion and absorption of these there vitamins occur in the large intestine
This enzyme breaks down triglycerides into fatty acid
Lipase
The type of solubility of C, B group, biotin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid
water soluble
the estimated number of mutualistic bacteria in your large intestine
100 trillion
This enzyme breaks down DNA/RNA from the cells of the foods you eat
Nuclease
The two vitamins your body can make
Vitamin D and Vitamin K