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Which organ is responsible for secreting amylase and lingual lipase?
Which organ is responsible for secreting amylase and lingual lipase?
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Salivary glands (correct)
- Gallbladder
In which phase of digestion does the mechanical breakdown of food by chewing occur?
In which phase of digestion does the mechanical breakdown of food by chewing occur?
- Gastric phase
- Intestinal phase
- Cephalic phase (correct)
- Esophageal phase
What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
- Storage of bile (correct)
- Secretion of amylase
- Production of saliva
- Mechanical breakdown of food
Which accessory organ of digestion is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin?
Which accessory organ of digestion is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin?
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What initiates the cephalic phase of digestion?
What initiates the cephalic phase of digestion?
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