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Where does the chemical digestion of proteins initially begin?
Where does the chemical digestion of proteins initially begin?
- Liver
- Small intestine
- Stomach (correct)
- Pancreas
What is the primary function of lipases secreted by the pancreas?
What is the primary function of lipases secreted by the pancreas?
- Digest proteins
- Hydrolyze nucleic acids
- Emulsify fats (correct)
- Digest carbohydrates
What is the site of absorption for glucose and galactose?
What is the site of absorption for glucose and galactose?
- Epithelial cells of the small intestine (correct)
- Capillary blood
- Liver cells
- Pancreatic cells
Which enzyme breaks down milk proteins in infants?
Which enzyme breaks down milk proteins in infants?
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What is the function of brush border enzymes in the small intestine?
What is the function of brush border enzymes in the small intestine?
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The large intestine is responsible for the chemical digestion of carbohydrates
The large intestine is responsible for the chemical digestion of carbohydrates
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The mucosa of the large intestine has a large number of mucus-producing goblet cells
The mucosa of the large intestine has a large number of mucus-producing goblet cells
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Disaccharides are simple sugars that are absorbed immediately
Disaccharides are simple sugars that are absorbed immediately
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Cellulose is a digestible polysaccharide found in the diet
Cellulose is a digestible polysaccharide found in the diet
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Mass movements in the large intestine help mix food with enzymes
Mass movements in the large intestine help mix food with enzymes
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