Digestion (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What process do enzymes use to break down large molecules in the digestive system?
What process do enzymes use to break down large molecules in the digestive system?
Hydrolysis
Which two functions does the stomach primarily perform?
Which two functions does the stomach primarily perform?
Storing food & beginning protein digestion
What structures on the ileum's inner walls maximise surface area for absorption?
What structures on the ileum's inner walls maximise surface area for absorption?
Villi and microvilli
What product does salivary amylase produce when it breaks down starch?
What product does salivary amylase produce when it breaks down starch?
Maltose
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Absorbing water from undigested material
Which enzyme does the pancreas produce to break down lipids?
Which enzyme does the pancreas produce to break down lipids?
Lipase
What is the process called when waste is removed from the rectum through the anus?
What is the process called when waste is removed from the rectum through the anus?
Egestion
Which organ begins the digestion of proteins?
Which organ begins the digestion of proteins?
Stomach
What key function does the digestive system serve as an exchange surface?
What key function does the digestive system serve as an exchange surface?
Nutrients pass from food into bloodstream
By how much can the ileum's folds, villi & microvilli increase surface area?
By how much can the ileum's folds, villi & microvilli increase surface area?
Up to 600 times