Which organ contains brush border enzymes that complete the digestion of carbs and proteins
small and large intestines
Which of the following enzymes is specific for proteins?
trypsin
Which organ produces intrinsic factor
stomach
Chemical digestion reduces large complex molecules to simpler compounds by the process of ________.
catabolism
Richard is told by his family doctor that he is bleeding from either the colon or the rectum, and he should see a specialist as soon as possible. Which specialist should he go see?
proctologist
The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the ________.
lamina propria
The pharyngeal-esophageal phase of swallowing is involuntary and is controlled by the swallowing center in the thalamus and lower pons. T/F
false
The pancreas has both an endocrine and an exocrine function. T/F
True
Chemical digestion in the small intestine involves ________.
cholecystokinin (CCK), an intestinal hormone responsible for gallbladder contraction
Hormones or paracrines that inhibit gastric secretion include ________.
