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Which enzyme present in the stomach acts on proteins by denaturing them?
Which enzyme present in the stomach acts on proteins by denaturing them?
- Salivary amylase
- Gastric lipase
- Lingual lipase
- HCl (correct)
What happens to breathing when food enters the nasopharynx?
What happens to breathing when food enters the nasopharynx?
- Breathing becomes irregular
- Breathing temporarily stops (correct)
- Breathing speeds up
- Breathing slows down
What protects the stomach from self-digestion by its acidic contents?
What protects the stomach from self-digestion by its acidic contents?
- Mucous (correct)
- Salivary amylase
- Gastric lipase
- Lingual lipase
Which component neutralizes acid in the small intestine to allow pancreatic enzymes to function effectively?
Which component neutralizes acid in the small intestine to allow pancreatic enzymes to function effectively?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing pancreatic enzyme secretion by the duodenum?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing pancreatic enzyme secretion by the duodenum?
What is the primary effect of cholecystokinin (CCK) on the body?
What is the primary effect of cholecystokinin (CCK) on the body?
What is the effect of gallbladder contractions on gastric motility and secretion?
What is the effect of gallbladder contractions on gastric motility and secretion?
What enzyme deficiency leads to lactose intolerance due to undigested lactose reaching the large intestine?
What enzyme deficiency leads to lactose intolerance due to undigested lactose reaching the large intestine?
What is the main function of bile salts in fat digestion and absorption?
What is the main function of bile salts in fat digestion and absorption?
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur due to the large surface area?
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur due to the large surface area?
What is the source of bile pigments found in bile?
What is the source of bile pigments found in bile?
Which organ synthesizes bile required for fat digestion and absorption?
Which organ synthesizes bile required for fat digestion and absorption?
What triggers the Cephalic Phase, preparing the stomach for food?
What triggers the Cephalic Phase, preparing the stomach for food?
What is the pH of the stomach when it is nearly empty?
What is the pH of the stomach when it is nearly empty?
Which hormone is responsible for slowing down gastric emptying during the Intestinal Phase?
Which hormone is responsible for slowing down gastric emptying during the Intestinal Phase?
What triggers duodenal gastrin release during the Intestinal Phase?
What triggers duodenal gastrin release during the Intestinal Phase?
Which inhibitory signal causes a decrease in gastric motility during the Intestinal Phase?
Which inhibitory signal causes a decrease in gastric motility during the Intestinal Phase?
What is the main effect of secretin released due to acid during the Intestinal Phase?
What is the main effect of secretin released due to acid during the Intestinal Phase?
