Bile salts:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bile salts are produced by the liver from cholesterol. Rationale: 1. Bile salts aid in the emulsification and digestion of fats, not proteins (A). 2. Pancreatic amylase is responsible for carbohydrate digestion, not bile salts (B). 3. The liver synthesizes bile salts from cholesterol to facilitate fat digestion and absorption (C). 4. Bile salts reduce lipid surface tension to form micelles, aiding in fat digestion, rather than increasing it (D).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone secreted by the duodenum in response to the presence of fats and proteins. It stimulates the pancreatic acini to secrete digestive enzymes such as lipase and proteases. This helps in the digestion and absorption of fats and proteins. The other choices are incorrect because A is false - CCK is secreted by the duodenum, not the gastric antrum. B is false - CCK is actually stimulated by the presence of fats in the duodenum. D is false - CCK actually stimulates gallbladder contraction to release bile, aiding in fat digestion.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mucosa and Lumen. The mucosa surface cell secretes mucus that forms a physical barrier between the mucosa (inner lining of a cavity or organ) and the lumen (inner space of a tubular structure). This barrier protects the underlying tissues from harmful substances in the lumen. Choice A (Mucosa and Epithelium) is incorrect because the mucosa is part of the epithelium layer, so it would not make sense for the physical barrier to be between them. Choice B (Lymph Vessel and Lamina Propria) is incorrect because these structures are not directly related to the secretion of mucus for protection. Choice D (Lumen and Epithelium) is incorrect because the physical barrier created by the mucus is specifically between the mucosa cells and the lumen, not the epithelium itself.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine. Here's the rationale: 1. The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occur due to its large surface area. 2. Villi and microvilli in the small intestine increase the absorption surface for nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 3. Specific enzymes and bile are secreted in the small intestine to aid in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients. 4. The large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes, not nutrients. In summary, the mouth is mainly for mechanical digestion, the stomach primarily digests food, and the large intestine absorbs water, making the small intestine the correct choice for nutrient absorption.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Liver. The liver produces bile, which is a greenish-yellow fluid that helps in the digestion and absorption of fats. It is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine when needed. The stomach (A) produces gastric juices, not bile. The pancreas (C) produces digestive enzymes, but not bile. The small intestine (D) is where bile is released to aid in the digestion of fats, not where it is produced or stored.