If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of _____ can become compromised.

If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of _____ can become compromised.
 
 a. fat
  b. protein
  c. carbohydrate
  d. fiber

Q. 2

The 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. 3

The liver:
 
 a. reabsorbs water and salts.
  b. secretes bile.
  c. churns food to chyme.
  d. performs enzymatic digestion.
  e. stores bile.

Q. 4

After 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. 5

Which of the following organs is the primary source of digestive enzymes?
 
 a. pancreas
  b. gallbladder
  c. stomach
  d. liver

Q. 6

The 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. 7

Which 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