Which of these is involved in the chemical digesti

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Which of these is involved in the chemical digestion of protein?

A. pancreatic amylase B. trypsin C. sucrase D. pancreatic nuclease

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Trypsin digests proteins in the small intestine.

During swallowing,

A. the larynx elevates B. the upper esophageal sphincter opens C. the soft palate elevates D. all of the above occur

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All actions facilitate swallowing.

The curved, tubular portion of the stomach is the

A. fundus B. body C. pylorus D. cardia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The pylorus is the tubular exit region.

The human liver is composed of 4 lobes. Which is lobe is largerâ€¦

A. Right Lobe B. Left Lobe C. N/A D. N/A

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The right lobe is larger.

In which region of the gastrointestinal tract are Peyer's patches most common?

A. stomach B. duodenum C. jejunum D. ileum

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Peyer's patches, lymphoid tissues, are most abundant in the ileum, aiding in immune surveillance of the gut.

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