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Which of the following processes is NOT associated with gastrointestinal function?
Which of the following processes is NOT associated with gastrointestinal function?
- Digestion
- Filtration (correct)
- Secretion
- Motility
- Absorption
Which is NOT a function performed by saliva?
Which is NOT a function performed by saliva?
- Starch digestion
- Enabling the sense of taste
- Killing bacteria
- Moistening and lubricating food for swallowing
- Emulsifying lipids (correct)
A patient recently had bariatric surgery which removed 85% of stomach tissue and left them with a much reduced stomach volume. Which of the following is TRUE of the patient post-surgery?
A patient recently had bariatric surgery which removed 85% of stomach tissue and left them with a much reduced stomach volume. Which of the following is TRUE of the patient post-surgery?
- They will not able to completely digest proteins and amino acids.
- Their chyme will tend to become more acidic than before the surgery,
- They will have a reduced ability to absorb water from meals.
- They will have a reduced ability to form food into a bolus.
- They will be able to store less ingested foods and will require smaller, more frequent meals. (correct)
Which occurs mainly in the small intestine?
Which occurs mainly in the small intestine?
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What structure secretes the enzyme that breaks down starch to smaller carbohydrates?
What structure secretes the enzyme that breaks down starch to smaller carbohydrates?
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