Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Which of the following is (are) a function(s) of saliva?
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providing antibacterial action
B.
increasing the pH of the mouth cavity
C.
providing amylase for starch digestion
D.
providing lubrication for the mouth and esophagus
E.
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1) The respiratory and digestive systems share which of the following?
A. mouth
B. pharynx
C. larynx
D. glottis
E. Both A & B
2) Which organ/gland produces bile?
A. gallbladder
B. liver
C. pancreas.
D. stomach
E. Both A & B
3.) Which of the following is found in the bile composition?
A. Bilirubin
B. Bile salts
C. Phospholipid
D. All of the above
E. Only A & B
4.) All of the following excrete mostly alkaline fluids except...
A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Liver
D. Small intestines
E. Large intestines
Which of the following is poorly absorbed by the enterocytes?
a. Micelles
b. Short- and medium-chain Fatty Acid
c. Cholesterol
d. 2-monoacylglycerol
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