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chapter 13 nightinga
physiology chapter 13
| question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An end product of fat digestion is: | glycerol |
| Bicarbonates are useful in the GI tract to: | neutralize hydrochloric acid. |
| Cellulose is a residue of digestion that comes from: | carbohydrates. |
| The major site for the absorption of the end products of digestion is the: | small intestine. |
| The purpose of peristalsis is to: | propel food forward along the GI tract. |
| Which of the following is not a function of the liver? | Secretion of insulin |
| The process of swallowing is known as: | deglutition. |
| When classified according to the kind of chemical reactions catalyzed, digestive enzymes are referred to as _____ enzymes. | hydrolyzing |
| The hormone that stimulates the release of bicarbonate substance from the pancreas is: | secretin. |
| Which of the following is not one of the openings that must be blocked when food moves from the pharynx into the esophagus? | Oropharynx |