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Digestive System and Alimentary Canal Quiz

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Where does food begin its journey through the digestive system?

Mouth (correct)
Small intestines
Esophagus
Stomach

Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal or GI tract?

Small intestines
Liver (correct)
Large intestines
Stomach

What is responsible for moistening food in the mouth?

Pancreas
Salivary glands (correct)
Gallbladder
Liver

What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

Pass chewed food from the mouth to the esophagus (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the epiglottis located?

In the pharynx (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the lower esophageal sphincter?

To close off the end of the esophagus and trap food in the stomach (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the gallbladder located?

Just posterior to the liver (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of an average person's stomach?

About the size of their two fists placed next to each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the liver in digestion?

To produce bile and secrete it into the small intestine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pancreas in digestion?

To produce digestive enzymes and secrete them into the small intestine (B) Signup and view all the answers

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