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Structure and Function of the Digestive System

front 1

Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme that does what?

back 1

Breaks down fat.

front 2

What is peristalsis?

back 2

A series of muscle contractions that move food along the digestive tract.

front 3

What is pepsin?

back 3

A stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins.

front 4

List the parts of the small intestine in order:

back 4

Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum.

front 5

List the parts of the large intestine in order:

back 5

Cecum, ascending colon, transverse/middle colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal, anus.

front 6

What two major hormones are involved in digestion?

back 6

Insulin and glucagon.

front 7

Insulin:

back 7

Triggers the influx of glucose into cells, thus lowering blood glucose levels.

front 8

Glucagon:

back 8

Secreted by the pancreas, stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen.

front 9

Where does the breakdown of proteins begin?

back 9

In the stomach.