Here are 10 One-Word Answer Type Questions from the topic Absorption in the Small Intestine (from your provided PDF), with answers and explanations after each question as requested:
One-Word Answer Type Questions
Topic: Absorption in the Small Intestine
1. Question: What is the process of digested food passing into the blood called?
• Answer: Absorption
• Explanation: Absorption is the process where digested food is absorbed by the walls of the small intestine into the blood.
2. Question: What are the finger-like projections in the small intestine called?
• Answer: Villi
• Explanation: Villi are small projections on the inner wall of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption.
3. Question: In which organ does maximum absorption of digested food occur?
• Answer: Small intestine
• Explanation: The small intestine is the site where maximum absorption of nutrients takes place.
4. Question: Into which system do absorbed nutrients enter from the intestine?
• Answer: Blood
• Explanation: The nutrients absorbed by the villi enter the blood vessels and are transported throughout the body.
5. Question: What is the end product of protein digestion that is absorbed?
• Answer: Amino acids
• Explanation: Proteins are broken down into amino acids, which are absorbed in the small intestine.
6. Question: What is the end product of carbohydrate digestion that is absorbed?
• Answer: Glucose
• Explanation: Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is absorbed into the bloodstream.
7. Question: What is the end product of fat digestion absorbed by the intestine?
• Answer: Fatty acids
• Explanation: Fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, which are absorbed by the small intestine.
8. Question: What is the process of using absorbed nutrients in the body called?
• Answer: Assimilation
• Explanation: Assimilation is the process of utilizing absorbed nutrients for energy, growth, and repair in body cells.
9. Question: Which structure inside villi helps in nutrient transport?
• Answer: Capillaries
• Explanation: Capillaries inside the villi carry the absorbed nutrients into the bloodstream.
10. Question: What is the energy-releasing process after assimilation of glucose?
• Answer: Respiration
• Explanation: Glucose absorbed from the small intestine is used in cells to release energy through respiration.
If you want, I can now prepare the next set from The Large Intestine in the same pattern.
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