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Where does the cephalic phase of digestion begin?

  • In the stomach
  • In the small intestine
  • In response to the sight and smell of food (correct)
  • In the large intestine

What is the function of saliva in the process of digestion?

  • Provides a medium for food to pass through the esophagus
  • Stores excess nutrients for later use
  • Aids in muscle movement during digestion
  • Contains digestive enzymes for chemical breakdown (correct)

What is the primary role of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

  • Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver (correct)
  • Secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
  • Produces digestive enzymes for breaking down proteins
  • Regulates the acidity of the stomach

Which organ is responsible for the production of digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase?

<p>Pancreas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tongue in the process of digestion?

<p>Mechanically breaks down food through chewing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the gastric glands in the cephalic phase of digestion?

<p>Secrete digestive enzymes in response to the sight and smell of food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

<p>Amylase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

<p>Initiate the breakdown of fats in the mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the storage and concentration of bile?

<p>Gallbladder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

<p>Production of digestive enzymes and release of insulin and glucagon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, and ___________ hypotheses.

<p>test</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of ___________.

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

<p>genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

<p>genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and ___________.

<p>reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract in the human digestive system?

<p>Pancreas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is not found in saliva and does not play a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

<p>Pepsin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

<p>Storage of bile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of digestion begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of food?

<p>Cephalic phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

<p>Breakdown of lipids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

<p>Amylase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

<p>Storage and concentration of bile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the gastric glands in the cephalic phase of digestion?

<p>Producing digestive enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

<p>Breaks down fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the cephalic phase of digestion begin?

<p>Mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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