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Digestion-4
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the function of villi? | Increase surface area to more products of digestion can be absorbed at the same time. |
| What is peristalsis? | Waves of muscular contractions. |
| What is the purpose of stomach hydrochloric acid? | The enzyme pepsin is activated only in an acidic(low)pH --> ~2.0 |
| What is the purpose of emulsification? | Emulsification breaks up fat droplets so that enzymes have more surface area to digest. |
| What is the purpose of the rectum? | Stores feces. |