Bacteria in the small intestine make some vitamins, such as some B and K.

Movements in one organ, that churn and fragment the digestive materials, mixing the contents with intestinal secretions (no directional movement) are called ____.

_____ – function: remove hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and transfer them to coenzymes

Absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by all of the following, except

_____ – function: remove hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and transfer them to coenzymes

_____ – inner lining, mucous membrane- layer of epithelium moistened by glandular secretions

Absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by all of the following, except

Trace the pathway of food through the digestive system. mouth->->->->->->->->toilet bowl

Which layer of the digestive tract has a dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the muscularis mucosae?

The pancreas produces ________-digesting enzymes in the form of proenzymes.