Match each organ with the description of the types of chemical digestion that oc
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Question
Match each organ with the description of the types of chemical digestion that occur within it. Each description is used only once.
Oral Cavity
Stomach
Small intestine
Large Intestine
Digestion of carbohydrates only
Digestion of proteins only
Digestion and absorption of fats, proteins and carbohydrates
Absorption of some microbial products
Oral Cavity
Stomach
Small intestine
Large Intestine
A.Digestion of carbohydrates only
B.Digestion of proteins only
C.Digestion and absorption of fats, proteins and carbohydrates
D.Absorption of some microbial products
Explanation / Answer
Oral cavity : Digestion of carbohydrates only. Because salivary glands present in oral cavity secretes amylase which breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Stomach : Digestion of proteins only. Stomach secretes pepsin and HCL. Pepsin breaks down proteins into amino acids.
Small intestine : Digestion and absorption of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Digestion ends in small intestine and the nutrients are absorbed through blood vessels.
Large intestine : Absorption of some microbial products. Undigested food from small intestine when reach the large intestine, water and residual nutrients are absorbed.