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Which enzyme works well in an acidic environment to break down large proteins into smaller sizes?
Which enzyme works well in an acidic environment to break down large proteins into smaller sizes?
- Intrinsic factor
- Rennin (correct)
- Amylase
- Gastrin
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the process of digestion?
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the process of digestion?
- Aiding in the absorption of vitamin B12 (correct)
- Mixing food with digestive enzymes
- Breaking down proteins
- Digesting carbohydrates
What enzyme continues to digest carbohydrates in the stomach?
What enzyme continues to digest carbohydrates in the stomach?
- Pepsin
- Gastrin
- Amylase (correct)
- Rennin
Where are proteins digested in the human body?
Where are proteins digested in the human body?
Which substance is used for coating the stomach to protect it?
Which substance is used for coating the stomach to protect it?
What is the main function of mucous neck cells in the stomach?
What is the main function of mucous neck cells in the stomach?
Which hormone is primarily secreted by the enteroendocrine cells in the stomach?
Which hormone is primarily secreted by the enteroendocrine cells in the stomach?
What is the role of amylase in saliva?
What is the role of amylase in saliva?
During swallowing, what is the function of the epiglottis?
During swallowing, what is the function of the epiglottis?
What is the purpose of peristalsis in the digestive tract?
What is the purpose of peristalsis in the digestive tract?
Which region of the stomach exhibits tonic contractions?
Which region of the stomach exhibits tonic contractions?
Which part of the small intestine is the longest and has the most coiled appearance?
Which part of the small intestine is the longest and has the most coiled appearance?
What is the function of Brunner's gland located in the small intestine?
What is the function of Brunner's gland located in the small intestine?
What type of epithelium is present in the small intestine lining?
What type of epithelium is present in the small intestine lining?
Which part of the small intestine has the most circular folds known as plicae circulares?
Which part of the small intestine has the most circular folds known as plicae circulares?
What is the specific function of Peyer's patches found in the small intestine?
What is the specific function of Peyer's patches found in the small intestine?
Which part of the small intestine lacks submucosal glands?
Which part of the small intestine lacks submucosal glands?
What is the main function of mechanical digestion?
What is the main function of mechanical digestion?
Where does the main duct eventually drain into?
Where does the main duct eventually drain into?
Which structure is responsible for draining bile directly into the duodenum above the common bile duct?
Which structure is responsible for draining bile directly into the duodenum above the common bile duct?
What is the role of the accessory duct in digestion?
What is the role of the accessory duct in digestion?
How does the arterial supply of the GI tract contribute to digestion?
How does the arterial supply of the GI tract contribute to digestion?
Where is the head of the pancreas located?
Where is the head of the pancreas located?
Which part of the pancreas is triangular and lies horizontally in front of the Abdominal aorta?
Which part of the pancreas is triangular and lies horizontally in front of the Abdominal aorta?
What structure is the tail of the pancreas related to functionally?
What structure is the tail of the pancreas related to functionally?
What is the function of the pancreatic duct?
What is the function of the pancreatic duct?
Which part of the pancreas contains islets of langerharns that secrete various hormones?
Which part of the pancreas contains islets of langerharns that secrete various hormones?
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