Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

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What is an ulcer?

Back

A painful sore or hole in the stomach lining.

Front

What enzyme does the pancreas produce to digest fats?

Back

Lipase.

Front

Can the liver regenerate?

Back

True, the liver can regenerate.

Front

What organ do K ducts connect to?

Back

Liver.

Front

What causes gallstones to form?

Back

Gallstones form when bile is too concentrated.

Front

What is the primary function of the liver?

Back

The liver processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile.

Front

What is bile?

Back

A digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps emulsify fats.

Front

What role does the gallbladder play in digestion?

Back

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine.

Front

What is the function of lipase?

Back

Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

Front

What is the significance of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.