What is the characteristic of small intestine that causes the increase in the rate of absorption?
1. The surface of small intestine has many folds 2. The wall of the villus is very thin
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The enzyme that take place in the mouth that breaks down starch into maltose is called as?
Salivary amylase
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What is meant by a balance diet?
A balanced diet is a diet that contains all classes of food required by the body in the right quantities.
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The food that enters the esophagus is called as?
Bolus
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During assimilation process, the end products are distributed for...
1. Formation of new cells 2. Respiration 3. Regulation of body temperature
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The diagram above shows the human alimentary canal. Which of the parts does the absorption of food occurs?
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State the flow of digestive tract that involves in human digestive system.
Mouth - Oesophagus - Stomach - Duodenum - Small Intestine - Large Intestine - Rectum - Anus
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What is being reabsorbed by the large intestine?
Water
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Mr Robert originates from Switzerland now lives in Malaysia. He found that his daily food requirements are less compared to when he was in Switzerland. Why?
The temperature in Switzerland is much lower as compared to Malaysia. Hence, more calories are required to maintain his body temperature there.
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Briefly explain the process of assimilation
Assimilation is a process of distributing the end products of digestion for the use of the cells in our body
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What is the process that pushes the food along the alimentary canal?
Peristalsis
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State the factors that influenced the calorific requirement.
Gender, body size, health condition, age, work and climate
