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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the movement of food from the mouth to the stomach?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the movement of food from the mouth to the stomach?
During the voluntary stage of swallowing, which action occurs?
During the voluntary stage of swallowing, which action occurs?
Which part of the digestive system is composed of smooth muscle and serves as a passageway for the bolus?
Which part of the digestive system is composed of smooth muscle and serves as a passageway for the bolus?
What is the function of the gastric glands in the stomach?
What is the function of the gastric glands in the stomach?
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Which part of the alimentary canal stores up to 4 liters of food?
Which part of the alimentary canal stores up to 4 liters of food?
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What is the role of gastrin in the digestive system?
What is the role of gastrin in the digestive system?
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Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine?
Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine?
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What is the function of the enterogastric reflex?
What is the function of the enterogastric reflex?
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Which part of the small intestine is responsible for most absorption?
Which part of the small intestine is responsible for most absorption?
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What initiates the gastrocolic reflex that leads to bowel movements after eating?
What initiates the gastrocolic reflex that leads to bowel movements after eating?
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What is the composition of saliva in the digestive system?
What is the composition of saliva in the digestive system?
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Which gland is the largest and located inferior and anterior to the ears?
Which gland is the largest and located inferior and anterior to the ears?
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Where are taste buds mainly located in the mouth?
Where are taste buds mainly located in the mouth?
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Which organ releases hormones like insulin and glucagon?
Which organ releases hormones like insulin and glucagon?
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What is the functional unit of the liver?
What is the functional unit of the liver?
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How many teeth are there in the permanent dentition, including premolars and molars?
How many teeth are there in the permanent dentition, including premolars and molars?
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