Multiple Choice
Which pancreatic enzyme is responsible for the digestion of proteins in the small intestine?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following is not considered an accessory organ of digestion?
A
Liver
B
Gallbladder
C
Stomach
D
Pancreas
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Understand the role of accessory organs in the digestive system. Accessory organs are those that aid in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract itself.
Identify the main accessory organs of digestion: the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These organs produce or store substances that help in the digestion of food.
Recognize that the liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and helps in the digestion of fats.
Understand that the pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which are released into the small intestine to aid in digestion.
Note that the stomach is part of the digestive tract itself, not an accessory organ, as it directly participates in the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
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