13 Questions
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To transfer nutrients, water and electrolytes from food into the body’s internal environment
What are the main fuels broken down into absorbable units?
Simple sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids
Which animals consume plant materials primarily?
Herbivores
What type of animals consume plant and animal matter?
Omnivores
What is the primary function of ingestion in the digestive system of ruminants?
Getting food into the gastrointestinal tract
Which part of the digestive system aids in the elimination of toxins?
Large intestine
Which accessory digestive organ releases secretions into the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract?
Pancreas
What is the function of motility in the digestive processes?
Moving food along the gastrointestinal tract
Which major digestive process involves the secretion of digestive juices with specific organic constituents important in digestion?
Secretion
Which part of the digestive system aids in osmoregulation?
Large intestine
Where are parietal digestive enzymes found in the digestive system?
"In the walls of the gastrointestinal tract"
Which major digestive process involves breaking down large molecules into absorbable parts by enzyme action?
"Digestion"
What comprises the intermediate part of the digestive tract?
"Stomach and small intestine"
Test your knowledge about the primary function of the digestive system and its role in transferring nutrients, water, and electrolytes from food into the body's internal environment. Understand the importance of ingested food as an energy source for cellular activities.
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