Hormones and Enzymes in Digestion

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The ______ hormone is located in the stomach and is simulated by gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food.

gastrin

The ______ hormone/enzyme is located in the stomach and production is simulated by gastrin and its function breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

pepsinogen/pepsin

The ______ acid hormone/enzyme is located in the stomach and is simulated by gastrin and its function is to creates a high acidic environment.

hydrochloric

The ______ hormone/enzyme is located in the small intestines and is simulated by proteins and its function begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides.

rennin Signup and view all the answers

The ______ hormone/enzyme is located in the small intestines and is simulated by partially digested fats and starches and its function stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice.

secretin Signup and view all the answers

______ stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin, activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, and activates the production of mucous and hydrochloric acid.

gastrin Signup and view all the answers

______ is simulated by gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food.

gastrin Signup and view all the answers

The function of ______ is to creates a high acidic environment that activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, kills bacteria, and helps in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.

hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their locations:

Gastrin = Stomach Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Stomach Rennin = Small Intestines Secretin = Small Intestines Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their stimulators:

Gastrin = Gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Gastrin Rennin = Proteins Secretin = Partially digested fats and starches Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their functions:

Gastrin = Stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin, activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, and activates the production of mucous and hydrochloric acid Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides Rennin = Begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides Secretin = Stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their locations and functions:

Gastrin = Stomach - Stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin, activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, and activates the production of mucous and hydrochloric acid Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Stomach - Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides Rennin = Small Intestines - Begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides Secretin = Small Intestines - Stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their effects:

Gastrin = Activates the production of mucous and hydrochloric acid Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides Rennin = Begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides Hydrochloric Acid = Creates a high acidic environment that activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, kills bacteria, and helps in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their roles:

Gastrin = Stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides Rennin = Begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides Secretin = Stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their simulated production:

Gastrin = Gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Gastrin Rennin = Proteins Secretin = Partially digested fats and starches Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hormones/enzymes for digestion with their effects on the breakdown of proteins:

Gastrin = Stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin Pepsinogen/Pepsin = Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides Rennin = Begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides Hydrochloric Acid = Creates a high acidic environment that activates pepsinogens to become pepsin Signup and view all the answers