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What is the primary function of the parotid gland?
What is the primary function of the parotid gland?
- Secretion of saliva (correct)
- Absorption of nutrients
- Production of bile
- Digestion of food
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the mechanical breakdown of food through chewing and churning?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the mechanical breakdown of food through chewing and churning?
- Esophagus
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Stomach (correct)
Which organ is not part of the digestive system but plays a significant role in maintaining blood sugar levels?
Which organ is not part of the digestive system but plays a significant role in maintaining blood sugar levels?
- Gallbladder
- Liver
- Spleen (correct)
- Pancreas
The peritoneum consists of two main layers, the visceral peritoneum, and the __________.
The peritoneum consists of two main layers, the visceral peritoneum, and the __________.
Which nerve plexus within the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for controlling motility?
Which nerve plexus within the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for controlling motility?
In general, parasympathetic inputs to the gut are __________, while sympathetic inputs are __________.
In general, parasympathetic inputs to the gut are __________, while sympathetic inputs are __________.
What is the main function of the parotid gland?
What is the main function of the parotid gland?
Which type of teeth have broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?
Which type of teeth have broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?
What is the main role of the lingual tonsil in the oral cavity?
What is the main role of the lingual tonsil in the oral cavity?
In the stomach, what converts a bolus into chyme?
In the stomach, what converts a bolus into chyme?
Which structure is responsible for inhibiting salivation under sympathetic nervous system activation?
Which structure is responsible for inhibiting salivation under sympathetic nervous system activation?
What is the primary function of intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
What is the primary function of intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
What is the main function of the hard palate in the oral cavity?
What is the main function of the hard palate in the oral cavity?
What can cause an impacted tooth?
What can cause an impacted tooth?
