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What is the main function of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) according to the text?
Breakdown of complex food materials
Which process involves passing the products of digestion, water, vitamins, and minerals to the blood (or lymph)?
Absorption
What is required for the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to mix food with digestive enzymes?
Secretion of digestive enzymes
Which function requires coordinated movements (motility) of different parts of the digestive tract?
Pushing food along GIT from mouth towards anus
Test your knowledge of the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) including digestion and absorption, and how these processes supply energy for warmth, movements, growth, and homeostasis.
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