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What is the role of the sphincter muscle in the digestive system?
What is the role of the sphincter muscle in the digestive system?
- Produces bile juice from the liver
- Breaks down fats into smaller globules
- Secretes pancreatic enzymes
- Regulates the exit of food from the stomach (correct)
Why do herbivores generally have a longer small intestine compared to carnivores?
Why do herbivores generally have a longer small intestine compared to carnivores?
- To secrete bile juice for digestion
- To accommodate pancreatic enzymes
- To allow digestion of cellulose in grass (correct)
- To enhance protein digestion
Which organ secretes bile juice to alkalize the acidic food coming from the stomach?
Which organ secretes bile juice to alkalize the acidic food coming from the stomach?
- Liver (correct)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
What is the function of bile salts in the small intestine?
What is the function of bile salts in the small intestine?
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What is the main role of the pancreas in the digestive process?
What is the main role of the pancreas in the digestive process?
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Where are the enzymes for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily active in the digestive system?
Where are the enzymes for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily active in the digestive system?
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