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Revision Questions

1. Define the term “Digestion”

2. Where does digestion of food begin in man?

3. Where does chemical digestion of food begin in man?

4. Where does chemical digestion of proteins begins in man?

5. Where does food digestion end in man?

6. Name the part of the digestive system where absorption first

takes place.

7. List any 2 enzymes responsible for digesting each of the fol-

lowing:

a) Proteins

b) Carbohydrates

c) Fats

8. During ulcer treatment, acid production is blocked in the

stomach by medication. Which food nutrient digestion is most

affected by the acid suppression in the stomach and why?

9. State 3 roles of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

10.