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Saliva contains the enzyme pepsin, which aids in digestion.
Saliva contains the enzyme pepsin, which aids in digestion.
False (B)
The pyloric sphincter regulates the rate of stomach emptying into the large intestine.
The pyloric sphincter regulates the rate of stomach emptying into the large intestine.
False (B)
The esophagus carries food from the stomach to the pharynx.
The esophagus carries food from the stomach to the pharynx.
False (B)
Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of vitamin C.
Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of vitamin C.
The jejunum is about 8 feet long.
The jejunum is about 8 feet long.
Gastrin controls gastric acidity.
Gastrin controls gastric acidity.
The small intestine terminates in the rectum.
The small intestine terminates in the rectum.
The liver is the largest gland in the body.
The liver is the largest gland in the body.
The ileocecal valve prevents contents of the small intestine from entering the large intestine.
The ileocecal valve prevents contents of the small intestine from entering the large intestine.
The gallbladder secretes bile to emulsify proteins.
The gallbladder secretes bile to emulsify proteins.
The sphincter of Oddi is located at the entrance to the liver.
The sphincter of Oddi is located at the entrance to the liver.
Insulin is secreted into the bloodstream and is important for protein metabolism.
Insulin is secreted into the bloodstream and is important for protein metabolism.