Week 3 quiz

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

Bile

Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid?

Mucus

Intestinal gas is produced by

bacterial fermentation

Bile functions as:

An emulsifier

The ___ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme

Colon

After being absorbed, most lipids are formed into chylomicrons and enter

Lacteals within the villi

Metabolism takes place in the

Liver

A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating?

Pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw

Nutrients are absorbed in the

Small intestine

Salivary glands secrete amylase and lipase, enzymes that that enable a minor amount of ___ to be digested in the mouth

Starch and fat