Digestion Process Quiz

In the large intestine through peristalsis

In the mouth through mastication and in the small intestine through segmentation contractions (correct)

In the esophagus through swallowing

In the stomach through acid secretion

To provide mechanical breakdown of food

To break down food into small compounds that the body can use (correct)

To transport food through the digestive system

To regulate the pH of the stomach

Through the esophagus into the stomach

Through the small intestine into the blood stream (correct)

Through the stomach into the lymphatic system

Through the large intestine into the liver

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