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Which organ is responsible for releasing hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for releasing hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the digestive system?
- Mouth
- Intestines
- Stomach (correct)
- Esophagus
What is the main enzyme released by the chief cells in the stomach?
What is the main enzyme released by the chief cells in the stomach?
- Amylase
- Pepsin (correct)
- Lipase
- Protease
Which structure regulates the food leaving the stomach?
Which structure regulates the food leaving the stomach?
- Lower esophageal sphincter
- Cecum
- Gastric pits
- Pyloric sphincter (correct)
Which organ helps with the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?
Which organ helps with the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?
What is the main function of the liver in digestion?
What is the main function of the liver in digestion?
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients in the digestive system?
What is the function of the cecum in the digestive system?
What is the function of the cecum in the digestive system?
What is the purpose of the vermiform appendix in the digestive system?
What is the purpose of the vermiform appendix in the digestive system?
What is the role of bile in the digestive system?
What is the role of bile in the digestive system?
Which structure is responsible for storing bile in the digestive system?
Which structure is responsible for storing bile in the digestive system?
Where does the breakdown of carbohydrates begin in the digestive system?
Where does the breakdown of carbohydrates begin in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for the breakdown of proteins into amino acids?
Which organ is responsible for the breakdown of proteins into amino acids?
Where does the emulsion of fats into micelles occur?
Where does the emulsion of fats into micelles occur?
Which lipoprotein carries triglycerides to the body?
Which lipoprotein carries triglycerides to the body?
Which hormone activates the liver and pancreas while deactivating the stomach?
Which hormone activates the liver and pancreas while deactivating the stomach?
Which cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid?
Which cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid?
What is the major function of the liver?
What is the major function of the liver?
What is the role of leptin in controlling appetite?
What is the role of leptin in controlling appetite?
Which mineral is responsible for bone health and muscle contraction?
Which mineral is responsible for bone health and muscle contraction?
Which vitamin is essential for vision?
Which vitamin is essential for vision?
