Question

the liver produces __________ to aid in digestion.

○ chyme
○ amylase
○ buffers
○ bile

Explanation:

• Chyme is a semi - fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach, not produced by the liver.
• Amylase is an enzyme mainly produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas, not the liver.
• Buffers in the digestive system (like bicarbonate) are produced by the pancreas, not the liver.
• Bile is produced by the liver. It is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Answer:

D. bile