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9. The _________ cells secrete _________, the enzyme precursor which begins the chemical 

digestion of protein.  

10. Protein digestion in the stomach requires the activation of __________  by  ____________  

_______, which is secreted by the ________ cells. 

11. The _________ cells also secrete __________   _________ which facilitates the absorption 

of vitamin B

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 in the ileum.  

12. The specific tissue type of the submucosa is  

A. areolar CT       B. dense irregular CT       C. reticular CT       D. smooth muscle       E. adipose 

13. The muscularis externa of the upper third of the esophagus has primarily 

A. skeletal muscle          B. smooth muscle          C. both skeletal and smooth muscle     

14. The three major enzymes secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum are 

____________________, __________________, and _________________(inactive form).  

15. Which of the following structures secures the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall? 

A. greater omentum      B. lesser omentum      C. mesocolon      D. serosa      E. mesentery proper 

16. The hormone _____________ stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes, buffers, and bile. 

17. Nutrient-rich, oxygen-poor blood arrives at the liver through the _______________________ 

while oxygen-rich blood arrives via the _______________________.  

18. In which region of the gastrointestinal tract are Peyer’s patches most common?  

A. stomach         B. duodenum          C. jejunum          D. ileum          E. sigmoid colon 

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