Digestive System Functions and Organs Quiz

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

To eliminate waste from the body

To absorb digested food chemicals into the bloodstream

To produce hormones for the body

To provide physical and chemical breakdown of food (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an accessory digestive organ?

Gallbladder

Liver

Esophagus (correct)

Pancreas

What is the function of the muscularis externa layer of the alimentary canal?

To create the motion of peristalsis and segmentation (correct)

To absorb digested nutrients

To physically break down food

To secrete digestive enzymes

Which layer of the alimentary canal is the innermost and moist lining?

Mucosa Signup and view all the answers

Where in the digestive system does peristalsis occur?

Throughout the entire alimentary canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of segmentation in the digestive system?

To mix and churn the food Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of segmentation in the alimentary canal?

Mixing and mechanically breaking down food Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for producing saliva next to the ear?

Parotid Gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of saliva?

~98% water, pH about 6.8 Signup and view all the answers

Which dental condition involves demineralization of enamel and dentin due to bacterial action?

Dental Caries (cavities) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Pharyngeal-Esophageal Phase of swallowing?

Food enters the stomach through the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT attributed to the stomach?

Secretion of bile Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Which of the following is NOT an accessory digestive organ?

What is the function of the muscularis externa layer of the alimentary canal?

Which layer of the alimentary canal is the innermost and moist lining?

Where in the digestive system does peristalsis occur?

What is the function of segmentation in the digestive system?

What is the primary function of segmentation in the alimentary canal?

Which gland is responsible for producing saliva next to the ear?

What is the composition of saliva?

Which dental condition involves demineralization of enamel and dentin due to bacterial action?

What happens during the Pharyngeal-Esophageal Phase of swallowing?

Which function is NOT attributed to the stomach?

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