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How is pepsinogen converted into the active form pepsin?
How is pepsinogen converted into the active form pepsin?
- By high pH levels in the stomach
- By gastrin hormones
- By the low pH in the stomach (correct)
- By H.pylori bacteria
What is the role of bile in digestion?
What is the role of bile in digestion?
- Aid in protein digestion in the small intestine
- Increase the surface area of small intestine villi
- Break down fat into tiny droplets for better enzyme activity (correct)
- Neutralize the acidic chyme in the small intestine
What is the role of mucous in the stomach lining?
What is the role of mucous in the stomach lining?
- Breaks down proteins
- Activates digestive enzymes
- Prevents acid and enzymes from damaging the stomach wall (correct)
- Regulates digestive enzymes
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the small intestine?
Which organ secretes the majority of digestive enzymes involved in digestion?
Which organ secretes the majority of digestive enzymes involved in digestion?
What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What do alkaline salts in pancreatic juice do in the small intestine?
What do alkaline salts in pancreatic juice do in the small intestine?
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
How do ridges, villi, and microvilli contribute to small intestine function?
How do ridges, villi, and microvilli contribute to small intestine function?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins into smaller chains?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins into smaller chains?
Which component of bile helps in emulsifying fats for digestion?
Which component of bile helps in emulsifying fats for digestion?
What is the composition of pancreatic juice primarily responsible for?
What is the composition of pancreatic juice primarily responsible for?
What is the role of bile in digestion?
What is the role of bile in digestion?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestion process?
What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestion process?
What are the main functions of the pancreas in digestion?
What are the main functions of the pancreas in digestion?
Which component is found in pancreatic juice?
Which component is found in pancreatic juice?
What is the function of pancreatic lipase in digestion?
What is the function of pancreatic lipase in digestion?
