Digestion in Humans

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Digestion in Humans: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Human Digestive System, Buccal Cavity, Glycerol & Fatty Acids etc.

Important Questions on Digestion in Humans

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Fats and oils are composed of molecules known as _____.

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Which of the following is the end product of fat digestion other than glycerol.

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Explain the structure of fats.

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How many teeth are there in the mouth of people above the age of 70?

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In whose mouth 32 teeth are there? These teeth emerged in which age?

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Identify the organ which is the part of human digestive system:

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Give one word for the largest gland of the body. 

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What is meant by digestion?

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We work all day long. Where does the energy come from?

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What happens to the food we eat?

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Which organ system in humans is involved in removing the undigested food wastes from the body?

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Why do the teeth rot?

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Undigested food is extracted from the body through the anus.

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From which organ does food start digesting?

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Complete the following:
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Write the number of milk teeth and permanent teeth. 

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Which of the following enzymes converts the large protein molecules into smaller protein molecules?

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Write another name for food pipe.

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Give one word for the sequential muscular contractions that aid in the movement of food from the pharynx through the oesophagus.

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The excess glucose is stored in the liver as glycogen.