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?

Protecting against bacterial infections 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?

Front intestine Signup and view all the answers

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

Hydrolyzing proteins Signup and view all the answers

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

Converting pepsinogen into pepsin Signup and view all the answers

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

Protease Signup and view all the answers

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

Tripeptidase and dipeptidase hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

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

Hydrolyzing triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

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

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

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

Acting as an emulsifier for fats Signup and view all the answers

Fish Stomach and Enzymes - Group 2 Digestive System Quiz

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