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Question
The finger-like outgrowths of Amoeba helps to ingest food. However, the finger-like outgrowths of human intestine helps to ______.
Options
digest the fatty food substances.
make the food soluble.
absorb the digested food.
absorb the undigested food.
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Solution
The finger-like outgrowths of Amoeba helps to ingest food. However, the finger-like outgrowths of human intestine helps to absorb the digested food.
Explanation:
Finger-like outgrowths called villi are present in the small intestine. They increase the surface area of the small intestine for the absorption of digested food.
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The longest part of alimentary canal is ______.
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All are part of the small intestine, EXCEPT
Select the correct statement.
The enzyme responsible for the digestion of proteins in the small intestine is _____________.
Assertion: All proteins in our food are digested in the small intestine only.
Reason: The protein digesting enzymes are released into the small intestine.
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- They have a network of thin and small blood vessels close to the surface.
- They have small pores through which food can easily pass.
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Choose the odd one out from the group and give reason.
Finger-like projections enhance the absorbing capacity of the small intestine.
Visit a doctor and find out:
- Under what conditions does a patient need to be on a drip of glucose?
- Till when does a patient need to be given glucose?
- How does glucose help the patient recover?
Write the answers in your notebook.
