Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Free Tools

Explore our collection of AI-powered tools designed to boost your productivity.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing Schools Business

Features Free Tools Pricing Schools Business

12 Questions

0 Views

Digestive System Process

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Where does the voluntary phase of deglutition begin?

When the gastric lipase is secreted
When the uvula is lifted
When the bolus enters the esophagus
When the bolus enters the oral pharynx (correct)

What is the primary function of pepsin in the stomach?

To absorb vitamin B12
To secrete hydrochloric acid
To digest proteins (correct)
To break down triglycerides

What is the primary function of gastric lipase in the stomach?

To break down proteins
To digest triglycerides (correct)
To secrete hydrochloric acid
To absorb vitamin B12

What type of cells produce mucus in the stomach?

Goblet cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?

To absorb vitamin B12 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium lines the stomach?

Simple columnar epithelium (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pharyngeal phase of deglutination?

To lift the uvula and close off the esophagus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

To activate the enzyme pepsin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the stomach?

To break down triglycerides into fatty acids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of goblet cells in the stomach?

To produce mucus for protection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of absorption for short-chain fatty acids?

Stomach (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of parietal cells in the stomach?

To produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor (A) Signup and view all the answers