5 Questions
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Transfer of nutrients, water, and secretion
Where does most of the absorption occur in the digestive system?
Small intestine
What is the main process that occurs in the stomach?
Digestion and absorption
What do exocrine glands secrete into the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) lumen?
Digestive juices
What is the biochemical breakdown process whereby complex food stuffs are converted to smaller absorbable units called?
(MIXING MOVEMENTS) Muscular contractions that mix the food.
Test your knowledge of the objectives, functions, and anatomy of the digestive system with this quiz. Topics covered include food digestion, absorption, motility, and secretion.
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