Question

question 3 (2 points)
what is the purpose of bile in the digestive process?
a) stores vitamins
b) emulsifies fats
c) encourages peristalsis
d) converts starches into glucose
question 4 (2 points)
the digestive action of the stomach begins when it is stimulated by the
a) esophagus

Explanation:

Bile is produced by the liver and released into the small - intestine. Its main function is to break down large fat globules into smaller droplets, a process called emulsification, which increases the surface area for fat - digesting enzymes to act on. The stomach's digestive action starts when food enters from the esophagus, which stimulates the release of gastric juices.

Answer:

Question 3: B. Emulsifies fats
Question 4: a) esophagus