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    The document describes the key organs and processes involved in human digestion. The mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine each play an important role. In the mouth, food is moistened and mixed with saliva. In the stomach, food is mixed with acids and enzymes. The small intestine has villi that increase surface area for nutrient absorption, and bacteria in the digestive system help supply nutrients and synthesize vitamin K. Enzymes like lipase, amylase, and pepsin break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. A high-fiber diet is important as fiber adds bulk to stool and helps digestion.

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    The document describes the key organs and processes involved in human digestion. The mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine each play an important role. In the mouth, food is moistened and mixed with saliva. In the stomach, food is mixed with acids and enzymes. The small intestine has villi that increase surface area for nutrient absorption, and bacteria in the digestive system help supply nutrients and synthesize vitamin K. Enzymes like lipase, amylase, and pepsin break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. A high-fiber diet is important as fiber adds bulk to stool and helps digestion.

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    The document describes the key organs and processes involved in human digestion. The mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine each play an important role. In the mouth, food is moistened and mixed with saliva. In the stomach, food is mixed with acids and enzymes. The small intestine has villi that increase surface area for nutrient absorption, and bacteria in the digestive system help supply nutrients and synthesize vitamin K. Enzymes like lipase, amylase, and pepsin break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. A high-fiber diet is important as fiber adds bulk to stool and helps digestion.

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    Digestion

    1. Label each organ by writing its name in the correct box.

    Stomach

    Small Intestine

    Large intestine

    2. Describe the role of the mouth in digestion.

    Moistens food

    3. Name two substances that food is mixed with when it reaches the stomach.

    1. Acids

    Enzymes

    2.

    4. Describe the adaptations of the small intestine.

    The walls of the small intestine have nger-like projections called villi which

    increase the surface area

    5. Give two reasons why bacteria are important in your digestive system.

    supplying essential nutrients

    1.

    2. synthesizing vitamin K

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    Digestion

    6. Describe the role of enzymes in digestion.

    breaking down the food we eat

    The diagrams show the breakdown of three different nutrients.

    7. Name the enzyme involved in each reaction.

    enzyme: Lipase

    lipids glycerol and fatty acids

    enzyme: Amylase

    carbohydrate sugars

    enzyme: Pepsin

    protein amino acids

    8. Fibre is not digested.

    Explain why it is important to eat a diet rich in fibre.

    Dietary ber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it.

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