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How are digested products primarily transported from the digestive canal into the bloodstream?
How are digested products primarily transported from the digestive canal into the bloodstream?
- Through blood plasma (correct)
- Through bile secretion
- Through lymph plasma
- Through gastric acid
What is the main route for the transport of digested products into the bloodstream?
What is the main route for the transport of digested products into the bloodstream?
- Nerve cells
- Blood vessels (correct)
- Kidneys
- Bone marrow
Which of the following circulatory systems is NOT involved in transporting digested products from the digestive canal?
Which of the following circulatory systems is NOT involved in transporting digested products from the digestive canal?
- Respiratory system (correct)
- Cardiovascular system
- Endocrine system
- Lymphatic system
During absorption, where do the digested products pass into before entering the blood plasma?
During absorption, where do the digested products pass into before entering the blood plasma?
What is the main destination where the digested products are carried once they enter the blood plasma during absorption?
What is the main destination where the digested products are carried once they enter the blood plasma during absorption?
What is the outer layer of the esophagus called?
What is the outer layer of the esophagus called?
Which structure secretes mucus to lubricate the esophagus?
Which structure secretes mucus to lubricate the esophagus?
In the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), which sphincter connects to the stomach?
In the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), which sphincter connects to the stomach?
What is the shape of the stomach?
What is the shape of the stomach?
What is the function of the stomach in the digestive process?
What is the function of the stomach in the digestive process?
What is the main function of the Splanchnic Circulation?
What is the main function of the Splanchnic Circulation?
Which arteries serve the small and large intestines?
Which arteries serve the small and large intestines?
What is the main function of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
What is the main function of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
Where does the hepatic portal circulation collect blood from?
Where does the hepatic portal circulation collect blood from?
What is the main role of the Submucosal plexus in the digestive canal?
What is the main role of the Submucosal plexus in the digestive canal?
Where is the Myenteric plexus located and what does it primarily control?
Where is the Myenteric plexus located and what does it primarily control?
What happens to the feces when they reach the rectum?
What happens to the feces when they reach the rectum?
What is the result of holding feces and the walls absorbing the water in it?
What is the result of holding feces and the walls absorbing the water in it?
What is the function of the external sphincter during defecation?
What is the function of the external sphincter during defecation?
What is the sequence of events during the defecation reflex?
What is the sequence of events during the defecation reflex?
What is the purpose of the hepatic flexure in the large intestine?
What is the purpose of the hepatic flexure in the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the pylorus?
What is the primary function of the pylorus?
Which of the following is not secreted by the stomach?
Which of the following is not secreted by the stomach?
What is the role of gastric lipase in the stomach?
What is the role of gastric lipase in the stomach?
What is the purpose of the stomach acting as a reservoir for food?
What is the purpose of the stomach acting as a reservoir for food?
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
