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A&P 1: Module 3 Exam Questions and
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What is the process of breaking food into smaller molecules called?✔✔ Digestion
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?✔✔ Simple sugars (monosaccharides)
Which enzyme begins the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth?✔✔ Salivary amylase
Where does protein digestion begin in the body?✔✔ The stomach
Which enzyme is responsible for protein digestion in the stomach?✔✔ Pepsin
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Which organ produces bile?✔✔ The liver
Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?✔✔ The gallbladder
What is the function of bile in digestion?✔✔ Emulsification of fats
Which organ produces most of the digestive enzymes?✔✔ The pancreas
What is the name of the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract?✔✔ Peristalsis
What part of the small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?✔✔ The jejunum 2 / 3
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What is the term for the semi-liquid food leaving the stomach?✔✔ Chyme
Which vitamin is produced by bacteria in the large intestine?✔✔ Vitamin K
Which mineral is essential for bone health and muscle function?✔✔ Calcium
What is the role of iron in the body?✔✔ Transporting oxygen in the blood
Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium?✔✔ Vitamin D
Which vitamin is essential for vision and immune function?✔✔ Vitamin A
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