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How is trypsin activated in the digestive system?
How is trypsin activated in the digestive system?
Trypsinogen is converted into active trypsin by enterokinase.
What is the bicarbonate content of pancreatic juice?
What is the bicarbonate content of pancreatic juice?
110 to 150 mEq/L
What are the major proteolytic enzymes found in pancreatic juice for digesting proteins?
What are the major proteolytic enzymes found in pancreatic juice for digesting proteins?
Trypsin and chymotrypsin
Why is the high bicarbonate content of pancreatic juice important?
Why is the high bicarbonate content of pancreatic juice important?
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How is trypsinogen activated to trypsin within the digestive system?
How is trypsinogen activated to trypsin within the digestive system?
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What is the role of enterokinase in the activation of trypsin?
What is the role of enterokinase in the activation of trypsin?
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What is the role of trypsin inhibitor in the pancreas?
What is the role of trypsin inhibitor in the pancreas?
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How does trypsin contribute to the digestion of proteins?
How does trypsin contribute to the digestion of proteins?
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What is the function of trypsin in curdling of milk?
What is the function of trypsin in curdling of milk?
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How does trypsin contribute to blood clotting?
How does trypsin contribute to blood clotting?
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List three enzymes that trypsin activates in the pancreatic juice.
List three enzymes that trypsin activates in the pancreatic juice.
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What is the autocatalytic action of trypsin?
What is the autocatalytic action of trypsin?
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What are the two primary conjugated bile acids formed in the liver?
What are the two primary conjugated bile acids formed in the liver?
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How are bile salts transported from the intestine to the liver?
How are bile salts transported from the intestine to the liver?
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What happens to the remaining 5% to 10% of bile salts that do not enter the liver?
What happens to the remaining 5% to 10% of bile salts that do not enter the liver?
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What is the main function of the liver in relation to heat production?
What is the main function of the liver in relation to heat production?
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Which organ produces blood cells during the fetal stage?
Which organ produces blood cells during the fetal stage?
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What is the main function of bile salts in the intestine?
What is the main function of bile salts in the intestine?
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How does the liver contribute to the inactivation of hormones and drugs?
How does the liver contribute to the inactivation of hormones and drugs?
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Why are bile salts necessary for the digestion and absorption of fats?
Why are bile salts necessary for the digestion and absorption of fats?
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What is the role of reticuloendothelial cells (kupffer cells) in the liver?
What is the role of reticuloendothelial cells (kupffer cells) in the liver?
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What is the process by which fats are broken down into minute droplets in the small intestine?
What is the process by which fats are broken down into minute droplets in the small intestine?
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How does the liver contribute to the process of hemolysis?
How does the liver contribute to the process of hemolysis?
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Which vitamin does the liver store for erythropoiesis?
Which vitamin does the liver store for erythropoiesis?
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What are the two main stages involved in the conversion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in bird digestion?
What are the two main stages involved in the conversion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in bird digestion?
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Which volatile fatty acids (VFAs) can enter the citric acid cycle as acetyl CoA?
Which volatile fatty acids (VFAs) can enter the citric acid cycle as acetyl CoA?
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What must be present for acetate and butyrate to enter the citric acid cycle?
What must be present for acetate and butyrate to enter the citric acid cycle?
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What are the veterinary interests related to the diversity of bird species?
What are the veterinary interests related to the diversity of bird species?
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What are some unique features of bird digestion compared to mammals?
What are some unique features of bird digestion compared to mammals?
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How do birds absorb fatty acids in their digestive process?
How do birds absorb fatty acids in their digestive process?
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