15 Questions
What is the primary function of lipase produced by the pancreas?
Breakdown fats
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Secreting pancreatic juice into the duodenum
What is the primary role of the Kupffer cells in the liver?
Phagocytosing (eating) bacteria and old blood cells
What is the primary function of bile salts produced by the liver?
Emulsify and aid in the absorption of fats
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
Storing and concentrating bile salts
What is the function of the parotid gland?
Produces saliva with amylase for carbohydrate digestion
Which part of the tooth is primarily responsible for anchoring the tooth?
Periodontal ligament
What is the main function of the esophagus?
Transportation of food
Which part of the stomach surrounds the gastroesophageal sphincter?
Cardia
What is the function of Zymogenic cells in the stomach?
Secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion
Which activity does not occur in the mouth as part of the digestive system?
Absorption of nutrients
Peristalsis is most closely associated with which part of the gastrointestinal tract?
Esophagus
Amylase in saliva is responsible for breaking down which nutrient into simpler forms?
Carbohydrates
Defecation is a process primarily related to which activity in the digestive system?
Defecation
Which organ is responsible for producing both digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate sugar levels?
Pancreas
Learn about the 5 basic activities of the digestive system: Ingestion, Peristalsis, Digestion, Absorption, and Defecation. Understand the functions of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus.
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