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Which action is associated with the presence of fat in the GI tract?
 
  a. Inhibition of mucosal enzyme activities
  b. Slowing of the process of digestion and absorption
  c. Inhibition of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin absorption
  d. Stimulation and hastening of digestion and absorption
  e. Markedly decreased transit time

Question 2

Which characteristic describes pancreatic digestive enzyme function?
 
  a. The major hormone controlling the release of pancreatic enzymes is gastrin
  b. The release of pancreatic enzymes is controlled primarily by a pancreatic sphincter
  c. The pancreas can increase the activity of fat-degrading enzymes in response to more fat in the diet
  d. In general, the amounts of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas remain constant over a wide range of nutrient intakes
  e. Pancreatic enzymes can digest protein and fat but not carbohydrate


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SVictor

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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