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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