15 Questions
What is the function of the oral cavity?
Digestion, Speech, and Emergency airway
Which of the following is NOT a part of the alimentary canal?
Liver
What is the function of the pharynx?
Passage of food to the stomach
Which accessory organ produces bile for digestion?
Liver
What is the approximate length of the alimentary canal?
9 meters
What is the function of the gums (gingivae) in the oral cavity?
Support the teeth and fix them to the bone
Which organ is responsible for conveying food from the pharynx to the stomach?
Esophagus
What is the primary function of the tongue in the oral cavity?
Mix food with saliva
Which region of the pharynx contains the lingual tonsil?
Oropharynx
What is the approximate length of the alimentary canal (GI tract)?
~9 meters
What is the primary function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
Conveys food to the stomach
Which region of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils and the opening of the eustachian tube?
Nasopharynx
What is the major function of the tongue in the oral cavity?
Mixes food with saliva
Which organ is primarily responsible for breakdown of food into small pieces in the oral cavity?
Teeth
What is the approximate length of the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract)?
9 meters
Test your knowledge of the alimentary canal, accessory digestive organs, and their functions with this quiz about the digestive system. Explore the structures involved in the digestion process and their roles in breaking down food for absorption.
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