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What is the main function of the digestive system?
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?
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?
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?
Which function of the digestive system involves the secretion of hormones like gastrin and secretin?
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What is the function of immunity in the digestive system?
What is the function of immunity in the digestive system?
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