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Study stack 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the small intestine? | Absorption of nutrients through villi and microvilli. |
| What is peristalsis? | Rhythmic contractions that move food through the digestive tract. |
| Which organ produces bile? | The liver. |
| What hormone stimulates the gallbladder to contract? | Cholecystokinin (CCK). |
| What type of epithelium lines the esophagus? | Stratified squamous epithelium. |
| Which enzyme begins carbohydrate digestion? | Salivary amylase. |
| What is the function of the large intestine? | Absorption of water and electrolyte balance. |
| What are Kupffer cells? | Liver macrophages that remove bacteria and toxins from blood. |
| What structure prevents food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing? | The uvula. |
| What is the function of the pancreas in digestion? | Produces enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid. |
| What are the three sections of the small intestine? | Duodenum, jejunum, ileum. |
| What is deglutition? | The process of swallowing. |