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प्रश्न
Why is the small intestine the most important organ of the digestive system?
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उत्तर
The small intestine is the most important organ of the digestive system as it serves both, for digestion and absorption. It receives two digestive juices; the bile and the pancreatic juice in the duodenum. These two juices virtually complete the digestion of starch, proteins, carbohydrates, etc. After the breakdown of food, the small intestine absorbs simple substances such as glucose, amino acids, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which part of the digestive canal is involved in:
Chewing of food ______.
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Kilocalorie
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks 1 to 8.
|
Organ |
Enzyme |
Food acted upon |
Find product |
|
1 |
Pepsin |
2 |
3 |
| Mouth | 4 | 5 | Disaccharide |
|
6 |
7 |
Maltose |
8 |
Correct the spellings: Pespin
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