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Liver Function and Bile Duct

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What is the primary function of parietal cells in the stomach?

To regulate the pH of the stomach
To secrete hydrochloric acid and gastric juice (correct)
To aid in vitamin B12 absorption
To secrete mucus

What is the role of Brunner's gland in the duodenum?

To absorb nutrients from food
To secrete digestive enzymes
To produce alkaline juices and mucus (correct)
To regulate the pH of the small intestine

What is the function of the ileocecal sphincter?

To separate the small intestine from the large intestine (correct)
To regulate the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine
To aid in the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine
To produce digestive enzymes in the small intestine

What is the approximate length of the small intestine in a living person?

10 ft (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the jejunum in the small intestine?

To absorb carbohydrates and proteins (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucous neck cells in the stomach?

To secrete mucus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of the divisions of the small intestine?

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the duodenum?

20-25 cm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the superior part of the duodenum?

To receive bile from the liver (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the intrinsic factor in the stomach?

To aid in vitamin B12 absorption (A) Signup and view all the answers

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