Fish Stomach and Enzymes - Group 2 Digestive System Quiz
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What is the main function of the stomach in fish?

  • Storage and mixing of food with digestive enzymes (correct)
  • Production of bile for digestion
  • Filtration of waste materials
  • Absorption of nutrients
  • Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach of fish?

  • Pepsin (correct)
  • Lipase
  • Amylase
  • Trypsin
  • What is the term used to refer to the partially digested food in the stomach of fish?

  • Bile
  • Gastrin
  • Chyme (correct)
  • Mucin
  • Aside from aiding in digestion, what other function does Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) serve in the fish stomach?

    <p>Protecting against bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ in some fish species replaces the function of the stomach by acting as a modified pouch for food storage?

    <p>Front intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Pepsin in the digestion process within the fish stomach?

    <p>Hydrolyzing proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pepsin in the digestive system of fish?

    <p>Converting pepsinogen into pepsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme found in the intestines of fish helps break down proteins into peptides?

    <p>Protease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the intestine, what process involves the breakdown of oligopeptides into tripeptides and dipeptides?

    <p>Tripeptidase and dipeptidase hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system of fish?

    <p>Hydrolyzing triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme assists in converting starch and glycogen into maltose and dextrin in the intestines?

    <p>Amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of garam empedu in the digestion of fats in fish intestines?

    <p>Acting as an emulsifier for fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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