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What is the main function of amylase in the digestive system?
What is the main function of amylase in the digestive system?
- Regulating the rate at which contents are emptied into the small intestine
- Hydrolysis of TG's
- Moistening and lubricating food particles
- Partial digestion of polysaccharides (correct)
What is the primary role of lipase in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of lipase in the digestive system?
- Solubilizing food particles
- Hydrolysis of TG's (correct)
- Partial digestion of polysaccharides
- Neutralizing HCl entering the small intestine
What is the main function of mucus in the stomach?
What is the main function of mucus in the stomach?
- Providing lubrication (correct)
- Storing food particles
- Regulating the rate at which contents are emptied into the small intestine
- Solubilizing food particles and killing microbes
What is the role of bile salts produced by the liver?
What is the role of bile salts produced by the liver?
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What is the primary function of the large intestine in digestion?
What is the primary function of the large intestine in digestion?
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