Question

What is the role of the these in the process of digestions of food:
(a) villi
(b) pepsin
(c) HCL

Answer 1

During this time, a stomach enzyme called pepsin breaks down most of the protein in the food. ... When food passes through the duodenum, digestion is complete. From the duodenum, chyme passes to the jejunum and ileum. Here, tiny villi (finger-like projections) cover the walls of the small intestine.

Answer 2

A. Villi - increases surface area for absorption in Small intestine.

B. Pepsin - helps in protein digestion

C. HCl - kill microbes present in food and creates acidic medium for the action of enzyme