Digestive System Processes

Review Questions

Where does the majority of protein digestion take place?

  1. stomach
  2. duodenum
  3. mouth
  4. jejunum

Hint:

A

Lipases are enzymes that breakdown ________.

  1. disaccharides
  2. lipids
  3. proteins
  4. cellulose

Hint:

B

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause constipation?

  1. bacterial infection
  2. dehydration
  3. ulcer
  4. excessive cellulose consumption

Hint:

B