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Which organ is responsible for the absorption of most water and electrolytes?
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of most water and electrolytes?
- Esophagus
- Large Intestine (correct)
- Small Intestine
- Stomach
Which organ is NOT part of the accessory digestive organs?
Which organ is NOT part of the accessory digestive organs?
- Liver
- Salivary Glands
- Esophagus (correct)
- Pancreas
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the digestion of food from complex to simple compounds?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the digestion of food from complex to simple compounds?
- Stomach (correct)
- Esophagus
- Small Intestine
- Mouth
Which part of the digestive system is a long hollow tube that starts at the oral cavity and terminates at the anus?
Which part of the digestive system is a long hollow tube that starts at the oral cavity and terminates at the anus?
Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin?
Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin?
Which function of the digestive system involves obtaining molecules necessary for the maintenance, growth, and energy needs of the body?
Which function of the digestive system involves obtaining molecules necessary for the maintenance, growth, and energy needs of the body?
Which organ is responsible for the production of saliva to initiate the digestion of carbohydrates?
Which organ is responsible for the production of saliva to initiate the digestion of carbohydrates?
Where does the absorption of products of digestion primarily occur?
Where does the absorption of products of digestion primarily occur?
Where does the final absorption of water and electrolytes occur in the digestive system?
Where does the final absorption of water and electrolytes occur in the digestive system?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the initial breakdown of food through muscular contractions and acidic environment?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the initial breakdown of food through muscular contractions and acidic environment?
