Digestive System Functions Overview

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What is the primary function of lipase produced by the pancreas?

  • Breakdown proteins
  • Breakdown carbohydrates
  • Produce bile salts
  • Breakdown fats (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

  • Storing glycogen
  • Producing bile salts
  • Converting ammonia to urea
  • Secreting pancreatic juice into the duodenum (correct)

What is the primary role of the Kupffer cells in the liver?

  • Phagocytosing (eating) bacteria and old blood cells (correct)
  • Producing bile salts
  • Storing glycogen
  • Converting ammonia to urea

What is the primary function of bile salts produced by the liver?

<p>Emulsify and aid in the absorption of fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

<p>Storing and concentrating bile salts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parotid gland?

<p>Produces saliva with amylase for carbohydrate digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the tooth is primarily responsible for anchoring the tooth?

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

What is the main function of the esophagus?

<p>Transportation of food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the stomach surrounds the gastroesophageal sphincter?

<p>Cardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Zymogenic cells in the stomach?

<p>Secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity does not occur in the mouth as part of the digestive system?

<p>Absorption of nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peristalsis is most closely associated with which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

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

Amylase in saliva is responsible for breaking down which nutrient into simpler forms?

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

Defecation is a process primarily related to which activity in the digestive system?

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

Which organ is responsible for producing both digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate sugar levels?

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

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