All of the Following Statements Concerning Digestion Are Correct Except

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning digestion are correct except

• A)the major chemical reaction in digestion is enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of large molecules.
• B)digestion begins in the mouth,continues in the stomach,and is completed in the small intestine.
• C)digestion can be considered a catabolic process in which bulk food is broken down into individual small molecules.
• D)the same enzymes are used in the digestion of carbohydrates,lipids,and proteins.
• E)the major physical processes in digestion are mixing,softening,and grinding of food.

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Definitions:

Inner Cell Mass

A group of cells inside the primordial embryo that will eventually give rise to the definitive structures of the fetus.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, making movement possible, and are essential for bodily functions and posture.

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Circulatory System

The body's network responsible for the movement of blood and lymph, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood, crucial for supplying nutrients and oxygen to tissues.