Digestive System and Body Metabolism
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What is the main function of the digestive system?

  • Transportation of nutrients through the body
  • Production of cellular energy (ATP)
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Processing of food and its breakdown for absorption (correct)

    • Which organ is responsible for the secretion of about 7500 ml of substances daily to the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Salivary glands
  • Pancreas (correct)

    • What is the process that involves the transfer of the content of the alimentary tract into the blood across the mucosal cells of the gut?

  • Excretion
  • Secretion
  • Digestion
  • Absorption (correct)

    • Which function of the digestive system involves the secretion of hormones like gastrin and secretin?

    <p>Endocrine function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of immunity in the digestive system?

    <p>Presence of lymphoid tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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