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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?

Emulsify and aid in the absorption of fats Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

Storing and concentrating bile salts Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parotid gland?

Produces saliva with amylase for carbohydrate digestion Signup and view all the answers

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

Periodontal ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the esophagus?

Transportation of food Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the stomach surrounds the gastroesophageal sphincter?

Cardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Zymogenic cells in the stomach?

Secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion Signup and view all the answers

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

Absorption of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

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

Esophagus Signup and view all the answers

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

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

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

Defecation Signup and view all the answers

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

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers