1
Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme that does what?
Breaks down fat.
2
What is peristalsis?
A series of muscle contractions that move food along the digestive tract.
3
What is pepsin?
A stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins.
4
List the parts of the small intestine in order:
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum.
5
List the parts of the large intestine in order:
Cecum, ascending colon, transverse/middle colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal, anus.
6
What two major hormones are involved in digestion?
Insulin and glucagon.
7
Insulin:
Triggers the influx of glucose into cells, thus lowering blood glucose levels.
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Glucagon:
Secreted by the pancreas, stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen.
9
Where does the breakdown of proteins begin?
In the stomach.