Alimentary Canal Anatomy and Function Quiz

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What is the main function of the organs of the alimentary canal?

  • To produce hormones
  • To nourish the body (correct)
  • To eliminate waste
  • To regulate body temperature

What is the length of the alimentary canal during life?

  • About 5 meters (16 feet)
  • About 10.67 meters (35 feet)
  • About 2 meters (6.5 feet)
  • About 7.62 meters (25 feet) (correct)

What are the two points between which the alimentary canal terminates?

  • Stomach and small intestine
  • Mouth and stomach
  • Mouth and anus (correct)
  • Small intestine and large intestine

What happens to the length of the alimentary canal after death?

<p>Closer to 10.67 meters (35 feet) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to food and wastes within the alimentary canal?

<p>Technically considered to be outside the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alimentary canal also called?

<p>Gastrointestinal tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two points between which the alimentary canal terminates?

<p>Mouth and anus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the alimentary tract throughout its length?

<p>Four tissue layers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the organs of the alimentary canal?

<p>To nourish the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the alimentary canal length after death?

<p>It lengthens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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