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What is the function of chewing in the digestive system?
What is the function of chewing in the digestive system?
- To mix food with saliva and begin digestion of starch (correct)
- To directly absorb nutrients into the blood vessels
- To eliminate indigestible substances as feces
- To break down food into smaller pieces for easier swallowing
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the blood or lymphatic vessels?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the blood or lymphatic vessels?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Large intestine
What is the primary function of the accessory digestive glands in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the accessory digestive glands in the digestive system?
- Elimination of indigestible substances as feces
- Transport of food from mouth to stomach
- Production of digestive enzymes and other substances to aid digestion (correct)
- Absorption of nutrients into the blood vessels
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of metabolism in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of metabolism in the digestive system?
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