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What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
- Activating trypsinogen
- Digesting proteins
- Breaking down starches (correct)
- Neutralizing acid in the chyme
What is the purpose of secretin in the digestive process?
What is the purpose of secretin in the digestive process?
- Neutralizing acid in the chyme through bicarbonate secretion (correct)
- Regulating the release of gastric inhibitory peptide
- Activating trypsinogen in the small intestine
- Stimulating the secretion of gastric juices
What is the function of trypsin inhibitor in the pancreatic duct?
What is the function of trypsin inhibitor in the pancreatic duct?
- Activating trypsinogen in the small intestine
- Preventing the accidental activation of trypsin (correct)
- Stimulating the secretion of CCK
- Digesting lipids and proteins
What is the primary stimulus for the release of CCK from the duodenum?
What is the primary stimulus for the release of CCK from the duodenum?
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What is the function of gastric inhibitory peptide in the digestive process?
What is the function of gastric inhibitory peptide in the digestive process?
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What is the approximate daily volume of pancreatic juices secreted by the pancreas?
What is the approximate daily volume of pancreatic juices secreted by the pancreas?
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