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What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive system?
- Partially digesting polysaccharides (correct)
- Solubilizing food particles, killing microbes, and activating pepsinogens
- Hydrolyzing triglycerides
- Moving food to the stomach by peristaltic waves
What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system?
What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system?
- Moistening and lubricating food particles
- Solubilizing water-insoluble fats (correct)
- Regulating the rate at which contents are emptied into the small intestine
- Hydrolyzing carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into monosaccharides, fatty acids, and amino acids
What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?
What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?
- Storing and concentrating bile between meals
- Neutralizing HCl entering the small intestine
- Breaking down protein with pepsins (correct)
- Providing lubrication for food particles
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
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What is the primary role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of the liver in the digestive system?
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