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Anatomy and Physiology: Digestive System Overview

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What is the function of the digestive system?

To produce hormones for the body

To store excess nutrients

To transform food into nutrients for cells (correct)

To regulate body temperature

What is mastication?

Chewing (correct)

Digestion in the small intestine

Storage of food in the stomach

Absorption of nutrients

What is propulsion in the digestive system?

Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine

Storage of bile in the gallbladder

Movement of food from one end of the digestive tract to the other (correct)

Secretion of digestive enzymes

What does defecation refer to?

<p>Excretion to rid the body of indigestible waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mixing in the digestive system?

<p>Movement of food back and forth in the digestive tract, incorporating secretions into the food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Digestive System Overview

The digestive system's primary function is to break down ingested food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body for energy, growth, and repair.

Mechanical Processes

Mastication: the process of chewing food in the mouth, which breaks down food into smaller pieces, increasing the surface area for enzymatic digestion.
Propulsion: the movement of food through the digestive system, facilitated by muscle contractions and relaxations.
Mixing: the combination of food with digestive enzymes and acids to facilitate chemical digestion.

Elimination

Defecation: the process of eliminating waste products from the body through the anus.

Note: These notes focus on the key concepts related to the functions and processes of the digestive system.

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Test your knowledge about the digestive system with this quiz covering the overview and elimination functions. Explore the processes involved in converting food to usable form and delivering nutrients to cells.