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Anatomy And Physiology Digestive System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Bile Juice is formed in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The liver is the largest gland in the body and mainly secretes 'Bile Juice' which is stored in the gall bladder. Bile juice is released into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.
Question 2 of 5
What are the substrate and end-products of digestion by the enzyme lipase?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lipase acts on triglycerides, breaking them down into fatty acids and glycerol.
Question 3 of 5
In which regions of the alimentary canal does amylase act?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amylase acts in the mouth cavity and is also secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum.
Question 4 of 5
Which organ in the list is the largest gland in the human body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The liver is the largest gland in the human body, weighing about 1.5 kg in adults, and performs numerous functions including bile production and detoxification.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a function of bile?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bile, produced by the liver, emulsifies fats, breaking them into smaller droplets to increase surface area for digestion by lipases.