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Which type of cells are responsible for the endocrine function of the pancreas?
Which type of cells are responsible for the endocrine function of the pancreas?
- Acini
- Pancreatic duct cells
- Islet cells (correct)
- Vagus nerve cells
What is the main constituent of pancreatic juice?
What is the main constituent of pancreatic juice?
- Water and bicarbonate (correct)
- Glucose
- Proteases
- Bile salts
What stimulates the secretion of bile salts?
What stimulates the secretion of bile salts?
- Secretin
- Gall bladder contraction
- CCK (correct)
- Vagus nerve
What happens when pancreatic juice secretion is stimulated?
What happens when pancreatic juice secretion is stimulated?
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What is the primary function of parietal cells in the gastric gland?
What is the primary function of parietal cells in the gastric gland?
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What is the function of Proteases in digestion?
What is the function of Proteases in digestion?
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What is the role of mucous neck cells in the gastric gland?
What is the role of mucous neck cells in the gastric gland?
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Which type of cells in the gastric gland are responsible for secreting pepsinogen and lipases?
Which type of cells in the gastric gland are responsible for secreting pepsinogen and lipases?
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Which structural feature allows the gallbladder to store and concentrate bile effectively?
Which structural feature allows the gallbladder to store and concentrate bile effectively?
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What is the function of enterogastrones in regulating the digestive process?
What is the function of enterogastrones in regulating the digestive process?
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Which cells set the basic electrical rhythm (BER) in the stomach?
Which cells set the basic electrical rhythm (BER) in the stomach?
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