Which of the following is TRUE?
The hepatic portal vein transports water-soluble vitamins, aminoacids and monosaccharides from the small intestine to theliver.
The hepatic portal vein transports lipids from the smallintestines to the liver
The lymphatic system transports water-soluble vitamins, aminoacids and monosaccharides from the small intestine to the liver
Question 2
Which of the following is TRUE about the stomach?
It contains 3 layers of smooth muscle that contract tomechanically break up food particles and propel food forward byperistalsis
It contains Endocrine glands that secrete Gastrin into thestomach
Small polypeptides are absorbed by endocytosis from thestomach
Question 3
The intestinal phase of digestion _________________________.
Slows gastric emptying to ensure that nutrients entering thesmall intestine are digested and absorbed.
Stimulates the gastroenteric reflex
Maintains homeostasis of blood pH
Prevents gastroesophageal refulx
Question 4
The interstitial cells of Cajal are_________________________.
Pacesetter cells of the enteric nervous system
Afferent sensory neurons of the enteric nervous system
The extrinsic neurons that innervate the enteric nervoussystem
Question 5
Which monosaccharide uses secondary active co-transport withsodium (a SGLT) for absorption across the apical membrane of theSmall Intestine?
Glucose
Lactose
Sucrose
Maltose
