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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Which of the following organs does not assist in the digestion of lipids?

Liver

Pancreas

Gallbladder

Esophagus

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Understand the role of each organ in the digestion of lipids. The liver produces bile, which is crucial for the emulsification of fats, aiding in lipid digestion.

Recognize that the pancreas secretes pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol, playing a direct role in lipid digestion.

Identify the function of the gallbladder, which stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to assist in the emulsification of fats.

Consider the role of the esophagus, which is primarily a conduit for food to travel from the mouth to the stomach and does not produce enzymes or substances that aid in the digestion of lipids.

Conclude that the esophagus does not assist in the digestion of lipids, as its primary function is to transport food rather than participate in the chemical breakdown of nutrients.