Gross anatomy of digestive system
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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical and chemical breakdown of food?

  • Small intestine
  • Stomach
  • Large intestine
  • Oral cavity (correct)

    • What is the function of the oesophagus in the digestive system?

  • Transportation of food to the stomach (correct)
  • Digestion of proteins
  • Production of bile
  • Absorption of nutrients

    • Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients?

  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Pharynx
  • Large intestine
  • Stomach

    • What is the main function of the large intestine?

    <p>Water and electrolyte absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

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

    Where does the majority of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients occur?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

    <p>Swallowing and propulsion of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system is responsible for storing indigestible waste?

    <p>Large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

    <p>Chemical digestion of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system is lined by a mucous membrane and contains finger-like projections called villi?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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