9. The _________ cells secrete _________, the enzyme precursor which begins the chemical
digestion of protein.
10. Protein digestion in the stomach requires the activation of __________ by ____________
_______, which is secreted by the ________ cells.
11. The _________ cells also secrete __________ _________ which facilitates the absorption
of vitamin B
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in the ileum.
12. The specific tissue type of the submucosa is
A. areolar CT B. dense irregular CT C. reticular CT D. smooth muscle E. adipose
13. The muscularis externa of the upper third of the esophagus has primarily
A. skeletal muscle B. smooth muscle C. both skeletal and smooth muscle
14. The three major enzymes secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum are
____________________, __________________, and _________________(inactive form).
15. Which of the following structures secures the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall?
A. greater omentum B. lesser omentum C. mesocolon D. serosa E. mesentery proper
16. The hormone _____________ stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes, buffers, and bile.
17. Nutrient-rich, oxygen-poor blood arrives at the liver through the _______________________
while oxygen-rich blood arrives via the _______________________.
18. In which region of the gastrointestinal tract are Peyer’s patches most common?
A. stomach B. duodenum C. jejunum D. ileum E. sigmoid colon