If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of _____ can become compromised.
a. fat
b. protein
c. carbohydrate
d. fiber
Q. 2The main function of bile is to:
a. emulsify fats.
b. stimulate the activity of protein digestive enzymes.
c. neutralize the intestinal contents.
d. decrease the acidity of the contents of the stomach.
Q. 3The liver:
a. reabsorbs water and salts.
b. secretes bile.
c. churns food to chyme.
d. performs enzymatic digestion.
e. stores bile.
Q. 4After the pancreatic juices have mixed with chyme in the intestine, the resulting mixture is:
a. very acidic.
b. slightly acidic.
c. strongly alkaline.
d. slightly alkaline.
Q. 5Which of the following organs is the primary source of digestive enzymes?
a. pancreas
b. gallbladder
c. stomach
d. liver
Q. 6The digestion of proteins begins in the _____ and ends in the _____.
a. stomach; pancreas
b. pancreas; small intestine
c. stomach; small intestine
d. small intestine; liver
Q. 7Which nutrients are digested in the small intestine?
a. carbohydrate, fat, and protein
b. fat, water, and fiber
c. protein, vitamins, and fiber
d. water, fiber, and minerals