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Which organ produces digestive enzymes that convert proteins into polypeptides?
Which organ produces digestive enzymes that convert proteins into polypeptides?
- Pancreas (correct)
- Small intestine
- Liver
- Stomach
What is the function of insulin produced by the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the function of insulin produced by the Islets of Langerhans?
- Break down triglycerides into fatty acids
- Convert starch into maltose
- Digest phospholipids into fatty acids
- Regulate blood glucose levels (correct)
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose?
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Maltase
- Lactase (correct)
Where in the digestive system does the breakdown of cellulose occur?
Where in the digestive system does the breakdown of cellulose occur?
Which of the following vitamins are produced by bacteria in the small and large intestine?
Which of the following vitamins are produced by bacteria in the small and large intestine?
What is the primary function of pancreatic juice when secreted into the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of pancreatic juice when secreted into the bloodstream?
Which hormone is produced in response to food, targets the pancreas and gallbladder, and suppresses hunger?
Which hormone is produced in response to food, targets the pancreas and gallbladder, and suppresses hunger?
What is the main function of secretin?
What is the main function of secretin?
Which hormone is both a hormone and neuropeptide, produced in the small intestine in response to food?
Which hormone is both a hormone and neuropeptide, produced in the small intestine in response to food?
What is the function of peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the function of peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which hormone targets the brain in addition to the pancreas, gallbladder, and controls the release of bile?
Which hormone targets the brain in addition to the pancreas, gallbladder, and controls the release of bile?
What is the role of Gastrin hormone in the digestive system?
What is the role of Gastrin hormone in the digestive system?
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting proteins in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting proteins in the small intestine?
What is the function of Somatostatin hormone in the digestive system?
What is the function of Somatostatin hormone in the digestive system?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
How does Amylase contribute to digestion?
How does Amylase contribute to digestion?
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