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Both pancreatic juice and bile are secreted into the duodenum.

A.

false

B.

true

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is True

Pancreatic juice and bile are indeed secreted into the duodenum. Pancreatic juice, which contains digestive enzymes, is released from the pancreas, while bile, which emulsifies fats, is secreted from the liver and stored in the gallbladder before being released into the duodenum.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is ["A"]

Explanation

A. The cardiovascular system is primarily involved in transporting blood and nutrients but does not directly excrete waste.

B. The respiratory system: The respiratory system helps excrete carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism.

C. The digestive system excretes waste through the process of defecation.

D. The integumentary system (skin) excretes waste through sweat.

E. The urinary system is directly involved in the excretion of waste products through urine.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Esophageal glands secrete mucus to lubricate the esophagus, but they do not cause acid reflux.

B. Pharyngeal constrictors are muscles that help in the swallowing process, not in preventing acid reflux.

C. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a ring of muscle that controls the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach. If the LES is weakened or relaxes inappropriately, stomach acid can flow back into the esophagus, causing acid reflux or "heartburn."

D. The upper esophageal sphincter controls the passage of food from the pharynx into the esophagus, but it is not involved in preventing acid reflux.

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