12 Questions
What is one of the functions of the tongue?
Moving food inside the mouth
Which salivary gland is responsible for secreting a mixture of serous and mucus secretion?
Submandibular gland
What is the role of the pharynx in the digestive system?
Passage of food into the esophagus
Which part of the esophagus ensures that food entering it will only go down into the stomach?
Cervical part
What is the purpose of the oblique layer of the stomach's muscular coat?
To expand in different directions
Which part of the stomach contains bubbles of gas?
Fundus
What is the number of milk teeth in children?
20
What is the function of incisors in the mouth?
Cutting food
What is the name of the gland that produces digestive enzymes and bile?
Pancreas
What is the function of the tongue in the mouth?
Moving food in different directions
What is the number of permanent teeth in a healthy adult?
32
What is the name of the layer of cells that covers the tongue?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Test your knowledge on the components of the digestive system including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and accessory glands such as salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and spleen. Explore the anatomy with diagrams and detailed descriptions.
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