The alimentary canal begins at the mouth and begins at the anus. Which organ/fun

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The alimentary canal begins at the mouth and begins at the anus. Which organ/function association is correct?

large intestine - absorbs most of the bolus through the villi into the bloodstream

small intestine - passageway for undigested food

mouth - only carries out mastication of food

stomach - begins the digestion of proteins

large intestine - absorbs most of the bolus through the villi into the bloodstream

small intestine - passageway for undigested food

mouth - only carries out mastication of food

stomach - begins the digestion of proteins

Explanation / Answer

stomach - begins the digestion of proteins

The digestion of proteins begins in the stomach with the action of enzyme known as pepsin. Pepsin acts on the protein molecules and breaks the peptide bonds that hold the protein molecule together.

stomach - begins the digestion of proteins

The digestion of proteins begins in the stomach with the action of enzyme known as pepsin. Pepsin acts on the protein molecules and breaks the peptide bonds that hold the protein molecule together.

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