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Which organ secretes protein-digesting hydrochloric acid (HCl) and the enzyme pepsin?
Which organ secretes protein-digesting hydrochloric acid (HCl) and the enzyme pepsin?
- Stomach (correct)
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
- Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream (correct)
- Producing saliva for food digestion
- Mixing food with water and digestive juices
- Storing food for future use
What is the function of salivary amylase in the digestive process?
What is the function of salivary amylase in the digestive process?
- Aiding in peristalsis in the esophagus
- Breaking down starch in the mouth (correct)
- Neutralizing acidic chyme in the small intestine
- Breaking down proteins in the stomach
Which structure moves food into the stomach by peristalsis?
Which structure moves food into the stomach by peristalsis?
What is the primary role of the small intestine in digestion?
What is the primary role of the small intestine in digestion?
Which organ is primarily responsible for biting and chewing food?
Which organ is primarily responsible for biting and chewing food?
Where does the digestion of starch begin?
Where does the digestion of starch begin?
Which organ secretes bile salts to break down fats?
Which organ secretes bile salts to break down fats?
What is the function of the large intestine?
What is the function of the large intestine?
Which structure carries bile into the duodenum?
Which structure carries bile into the duodenum?
What is the function of the lacteal in the small intestine?
What is the function of the lacteal in the small intestine?
What is the terminal portion of the small intestine called?
What is the terminal portion of the small intestine called?
What is the function of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES)?
What is the function of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES)?
Which organ secretes a variety of digestive enzymes?
Which organ secretes a variety of digestive enzymes?
What is the main function of the hepatic portal system?
What is the main function of the hepatic portal system?
What organ is responsible for secreting bile needed for digestion and absorption of fats?
What organ is responsible for secreting bile needed for digestion and absorption of fats?
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