What will happen to the undigested food?
From the small intestine, undigested food (and some water) travels to the large intestine through a muscular ring or valve that prevents food from returning to the small intestine. The large intestine’s main job is to remove water from the undigested matter and form solid waste (poop) to be excreted.
Which of the following is involved in removing undigested food out of the body?
Elimination describes removal of undigested food contents and waste products from the body. While most absorption occurs in the small intestines, the large intestine is responsible for the final removal of water that remains after the absorptive process of the small intestines.
During which stage of food processing is undigested material removed from the digestive tract?
40 Cards in this Set
| Which food items are typically part of a herbivorous diet? | nuts, leaves, berries |
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| During which of the following stages of food processing is undigested material removed from the digestive tract? | elimination |
| Digestion is the | chemical & mechanical breakdown of food for absorption into the body |
When the wall of the stomach fails to protect itself from digestion the result is?
There’s a protective layer of mucus in the stomach that keeps the two warring factions apart with a special neutralizing agent. But when that mucus fails to protect the outer edge of the stomach, it begins to digest itself. You’re probably familiar with the process — it’s what creates ulcers.
What is the name given to the starch digesting enzyme?
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| Term Most animals are…. | Definition bulk feeders. |
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| Term The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth. What is the name given to the starch-digesting enzyme secreted by salivary glands? | Definition amylase |
| Term Amylase | Definition What is the name of the starch-digesting enzyme secreted by salivary glands? |
Where does digestion of starch begin in human body?
The digestion of starch begins with salivary amylase, but this activity is much less important than that of pancreatic amylase in the small intestine. Amylase hydrolyzes starch, with the primary end products being maltose, maltotriose, and a -dextrins, although some glucose is also produced.
What is the major fat digesting enzyme?
Lipase
Can you take too many enzymes?
Taking too many enzyme supplements can actually damage your intestines, but taking too few can keep you from absorbing the nutrients you need. Do not change the dose without talking with your CF care team. Tips: Enzyme brands are not interchangeable.
What disease causes malabsorption?
Some of the causes of malabsorption include:
- Cystic fibrosis (the number one cause in the United States)
- Chronic pancreatitis.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Celiac disease.
- Whipple disease.
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (a genetic disease affecting the pancreas and bone marrow)
- Cow’s milk protein intolerance.
Can anxiety cause undigested food in stool?
As well as affecting how a person feels mentally, anxiety can also have physical effects. A common physical manifestation of anxiety is stomach upset, including diarrhea or loose stools.