Multiple Choice
Which of these enzymes digests proteins in the small intestine?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which digestive system organ is the primary target of the hormone gastrin?
A
Liver
B
Stomach
C
Pancreas
D
Small intestine
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Understand the role of the hormone gastrin in the digestive system. Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the stomach.
Identify the primary target organ of gastrin. Gastrin primarily affects the stomach, where it promotes the secretion of gastric acid necessary for digestion.
Consider the function of each organ listed in the problem: Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, and Small intestine.
Recognize that the stomach is the organ responsible for producing gastric acid, which is stimulated by gastrin.
Conclude that the primary target of gastrin is the stomach, as it directly influences gastric acid production.
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