Anatomy of the Digestive System
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Why is the inner lining of the lips different from the outer lining?

  • Outer lining protects against mechanical stress (correct)
  • Outer lining has more blood vessels for temperature regulation
  • Inner lining is more resistant to bacterial infection
  • Inner lining allows for better taste sensation
  • What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?

  • Mechanical breakdown of food (correct)
  • Absorption of nutrients
  • Storage of excess water
  • Production of bile
  • What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

  • Production of bile for fat digestion (correct)
  • Absorption of water and minerals
  • Secretion of enzymes for protein breakdown
  • Production of insulin for blood sugar regulation
  • Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?

    <p>Oral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accessory organ of the digestive system is involved in producing digestive enzymes?

    <p>Pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the papillae on the tongue?

    <p>To increase the surface area of the tongue for better taste detection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the epithelium on the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tongue?

    <p>The dorsal surface has a keratinized epithelium, while the ventral surface has a non-keratinized epithelium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the majority of taste buds located on the tongue?

    <p>On the fungiform and foliate papillae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the serous (von Ebner's) glands located in the connective tissue beneath the circumvallate papillae?

    <p>To produce saliva that helps dissolve and detect taste molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the skeletal muscle fibers in the tongue?

    <p>To provide increased movement and flexibility during chewing, swallowing, and speaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the filiform and fungiform papillae on the tongue?

    <p>The filiform papillae are more numerous and smaller, while the fungiform papillae are less numerous but larger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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