Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Absorption

Absorption — practice question

(a)[4]

Complete the statements about human teeth. The process of moving food into the mouth is called [BLANK]. Flat, sharp-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, known as [BLANK], are used to bite off pieces of food. The [BLANK] and [BLANK] are the large teeth at the back of the mouth that are used for [BLANK] the food.

(b(i))[1]

Add labels and label lines to Fig. 6.1 so that a capillary and a lacteal are identified.

(b(ii))[1]

State where villi are found in the digestive system.

(b(iii))[1]

State what the lacteal does.

(c)[2]

Describe the route taken by the products of protein digestion from the villi to the liver.

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