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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
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?
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?
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?
Which layer of the alimentary canal is the innermost and moist lining?
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Where in the digestive system does peristalsis occur?
Where in the digestive system does peristalsis occur?
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What is the function of segmentation in the digestive system?
What is the function of segmentation in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of segmentation in the alimentary canal?
What is the primary function of segmentation in the alimentary canal?
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Which gland is responsible for producing saliva next to the ear?
Which gland is responsible for producing saliva next to the ear?
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What is the composition of saliva?
What is the composition of saliva?
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Which dental condition involves demineralization of enamel and dentin due to bacterial action?
Which dental condition involves demineralization of enamel and dentin due to bacterial action?
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What happens during the Pharyngeal-Esophageal Phase of swallowing?
What happens during the Pharyngeal-Esophageal Phase of swallowing?
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Which function is NOT attributed to the stomach?
Which function is NOT attributed to the stomach?
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