Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the ________ and functions to ________.
A. pancreas; raise pH and neutralize stomach acid
B. gallbladder; dissolve fat
C. liver; regulate digestive activity and increase peristalsis
D. stomach; activate enzymes that begin protein digestion
Question 2
After picking up nutrients absorbed through the lining of the small intestine, the blood transports the nutrients to the ________, where they are then delivered to the cells of the body.
A. gallbladder
B. stomach
C. kidneys
D. liver