English

Answer the following question. Small Intestine is very long and coiled. Even if we jump and run, why it does not get twisted? What can happen if it gets twisted?

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Answer the following question.

Small Intestine is very long and coiled. Even if we jump and run, why it does not get twisted? What can happen if it gets twisted?

Short/Brief Note
Advertisements

Solution

  1. Mesentery is a tissue that is located in the abdomen. It attaches the small intestine to the wall of the abdomen and keeps it in place and therefore it does not get twisted while running and jumping.
  2. If small intestine gets twisted, the affected spot may block the food, liquid passing through it. It may sometimes cut off the blood flow if the twist is very severe. If this happens the surrounding tissue may die and can cause serious problems.
shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 14: Human Nutrition - Exercise [Page 172]

APPEARS IN

Balbharati Biology [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Human Nutrition
Exercise | Q 2. (D) | Page 172

RELATED QUESTIONS

What substances are contained in gastric juice? What are their functions?


Describe the parts of our tooth with the help of a labelled diagram.


The process of digestion of food in humans begins in ______.


When a person eats sugary food, then organisms A present in his mouth act on sugar to produce a substance B. The substance B first dissolves the calcium salts from the top part C of the tooth and then from its middle part D forming holes E. These holes ultimately reach the part F in the lower part of tooth which contains nerves and blood vessels. The substance B irritates the nerve endings inside the tooth causing toothache.
  1. What are (i) organisms A, and (ii) substance B?
  2. What are (i) part C, and (ii) part D, of tooth known as?
  3. By what name are the holes E in the tooth known?
  4. Name the part F of the tooth.
  5. What will happen if organisms A reach part F of the tooth known?

How is thorough chewing of food helpful in digestion?


Define the following term: 

Kilocalorie


List the enzymes and their action on food in the stomach and intestine.


Write one function each of the following enzymes:

Pepsin


State whether the following statement is True or False.

The temporary set of teeth includes incisors, canines, and premolars only.


Write true or false for the below statement. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

The process of taking in food is called assimilation


Write true or false for the below statement. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

Saliva contains lipase which digests carbohydrates


Write true or false for the below statement. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

All the absorbed nutrients are immediately required by the body.


Find the odd one out. Give reasons for your choice


Differentiate between.

Mechanical digestion and Chemical digestion


Answer in detail.

What is meant by digestion? How does it differ from nutrition?


Answer in detail.

Name the four types of teeth and their functions


Define with examples: Herbivores


State whether the following statements are True or false: Pancreatic amylase digests protein into amino acids.


Correct the spellings: Pespin


The question has four options. Choose the correct answer:

Trypsin is connected with the digestion of


Pushing forward the food that has been chewed is the function of the ______.


Who is telling a lie?

Tongue: My taste-buds can tell only a sweet taste.


Which option represents the CORRECT sequence of digestive organs between the mouth and the anus?


Digestion of starch begins in the ______.


A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is ____________.


Name the correct substrates for the following enzymes 

  1. Trypsin
  2. Amylase
  3. Pepsin
  4. Lipase

Digestion of food starts in ______ and gets completed in ______.


Following statements describe animal nutrition. Read the statement and give one word for the statement. Write the terms that describe process.

Breaking of complex food substances into simpler and soluble substances.


What is chyme?


What are different types of cells present in the crypts of Lieberkuhn?


Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×