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What is the primary function of sodium bicarbonate in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of sodium bicarbonate in the digestive system?
- Activates pepsinogen
- Breaks down carbohydrates
- Neutralizes stomach acid (correct)
- Emulsifies fats
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?
- Bile
- Lipase (correct)
- Gastrin
- Amylase
Where is bile produced and what is its main function?
Where is bile produced and what is its main function?
- Produced in the liver; emulsifies fats (correct)
- Produced in the stomach; activates digestive enzymes
- Produced in the pancreas; breaks down fats
- Produced in the gallbladder; emulsifies carbohydrates
What type of sugars do disaccharidases break down into?
What type of sugars do disaccharidases break down into?
What activates pepsinogen in the stomach?
What activates pepsinogen in the stomach?
What is the primary function of hydrolysis in digestion?
What is the primary function of hydrolysis in digestion?
Which two components are responsible for protein digestion in the small intestine?
Which two components are responsible for protein digestion in the small intestine?
What characterizes the process of peristalsis during digestion?
What characterizes the process of peristalsis during digestion?
What is the main function of emulsification in digestion?
What is the main function of emulsification in digestion?
How is trypsinogen activated in the digestive process?
How is trypsinogen activated in the digestive process?
Flashcards
Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis
Water is used to break down chemical bonds.
Peristalsis
Peristalsis
Wave-like muscle contractions move food through the digestive tract.
Stomach churning
Stomach churning
Stomach muscles mix food with digestive juices to break it down.
Trypsinogen
Trypsinogen
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Pepsinogen
Pepsinogen
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Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Amylase
Amylase
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Bile
Bile
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Disaccharides
Disaccharides
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Lipase
Lipase
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