Short Answer
Figure 1.1
Identify the levels of organization in the figure above.
-Label B: ______________________________
Definitions:
Disaccharidases
Enzymes located in the small intestine that catalyze the breakdown of disaccharides into monosaccharides, facilitating absorption.
Small Intestine
A part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place, extending from the stomach to the large intestine.
Secretin
A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluid, aiding digestion.
Pancreatic Duct
A conduit through which digestive enzymes from the pancreas are transported to the small intestine.
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