12 Questions
Where does the voluntary phase of deglutition begin?
When the bolus enters the oral pharynx
What is the primary function of pepsin in the stomach?
To digest proteins
What is the primary function of gastric lipase in the stomach?
To digest triglycerides
What type of cells produce mucus in the stomach?
Goblet cells
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
To absorb vitamin B12
What type of epithelium lines the stomach?
Simple columnar epithelium
What is the primary function of the pharyngeal phase of deglutination?
To lift the uvula and close off the esophagus
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
To activate the enzyme pepsin
What is the function of lingual lipase in the stomach?
To break down triglycerides into fatty acids
What is the main function of goblet cells in the stomach?
To produce mucus for protection
What is the primary site of absorption for short-chain fatty acids?
Stomach
What is the role of parietal cells in the stomach?
To produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor
Test your knowledge on the process of digestion, from the oral pharynx to the stomach, including the enzymes and acids involved in protein and fat digestion.
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