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What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?
- To break down food into smaller particles
- To release food into the large intestine
- To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
- To mix saliva, food, and gastric juice to form chyme (correct)
What is the name of the enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins in the stomach?
What is the name of the enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins in the stomach?
- Pepsin (correct)
- Intrinsic factor
- Gastric lipase
- HCl
What is the term for the movement of food from the mouth into the stomach?
What is the term for the movement of food from the mouth into the stomach?
- Deglutition (correct)
- Peristalsis
- Mastication
- Gastric contraction
What is the purpose of HCl in the gastric juice?
What is the purpose of HCl in the gastric juice?
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How many stages are involved in the process of swallowing?
How many stages are involved in the process of swallowing?
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What is the primary function of gastric emptying?
What is the primary function of gastric emptying?
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What is the primary function of pancreatic juice in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of pancreatic juice in the small intestine?
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What is the role of enterokinase in the small intestine?
What is the role of enterokinase in the small intestine?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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What is the primary component of bile?
What is the primary component of bile?
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