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Which branch of science deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestine?
Which branch of science deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestine?
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology (correct)
- Gynecology
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
- Regulating body temperature
- Transporting oxygen
- Breaking down food into nutrient molecules (correct)
- Producing hormones
Which organ is responsible for the elimination of indigestible remains from the body in the form of feces?
Which organ is responsible for the elimination of indigestible remains from the body in the form of feces?
- Large intestine (correct)
- Esophagus
- Gallbladder
- Small intestine
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
Which part of the digestive system is lined with thick stratified squamous epithelium?
Which part of the digestive system is lined with thick stratified squamous epithelium?
What type of movement refers to the movement of food along the gastrointestinal tract?
What type of movement refers to the movement of food along the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver?
Which organ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver?
Which organ plays a role in both mechanical and chemical digestion processes?
Which organ plays a role in both mechanical and chemical digestion processes?
What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the lingual tonsils?
What is the primary function of the lingual tonsils?
Which part of the tongue lacks papillae and contributes to the front wall of the pharynx?
Which part of the tongue lacks papillae and contributes to the front wall of the pharynx?
What is the embryological significance of the foramen cecum on the tongue?
What is the embryological significance of the foramen cecum on the tongue?
Which type of papillae has taste buds on their surfaces and covers the superior surface of the tongue?
Which type of papillae has taste buds on their surfaces and covers the superior surface of the tongue?
What is the shape of vallate papillae?
What is the shape of vallate papillae?
Which part of the palate forms the roof of the mouth and separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity?
Which part of the palate forms the roof of the mouth and separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity?
Where are lingual tonsils located?
Where are lingual tonsils located?
What is the function of frenulum in relation to the tongue?
What is the function of frenulum in relation to the tongue?
What is the length of the tongue?
What is the length of the tongue?
What are the anterior folds surrounding the opening of mouth called?
What are the anterior folds surrounding the opening of mouth called?
