WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 6 Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!

What type of fibers stimulate the salivary glands? - ANSWERCholinergic fibers What part of the esophagus is innervated by nerve fibers? - ANSWERThe lower third What artery provides blood to the stomach? - ANSWERCeliac artery What hormone is responsible for the inhibition of stomach contraction? - ANSWERSecretin Gastrin increases stomach contraction (aids in motility) and produces acid in the antrum, duodenum, and pancreas by G-cells Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor? - ANSWERParietal cells Pernicious anemia* (Vitamin B12 deficiency) Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving fatty acids from phospholipids? - ANSWERPhospholipase Which enzyme is responsible for breaking the end amino acids away from the ingested protein? - ANSWERCarboxypeptidase What is true of unconjugated bilirubin? - ANSWERUnconjugated bilirubin is bilirubin bound to albumin. Also called "free bilirubin" Define pepsin - ANSWERProduced in the stomach and breaks down proteins Think P and P Define Lipase - ANSWERProduced by the pancreas and breaks down triglycerides Define amylase - ANSWERProduced in the mouth and breaks down starch "Amy eats a starchy meal" What are 3 characteristics of celiac disease? - ANSWERAnemia