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What is the function of the myenteric plexus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the myenteric plexus in the digestive system?
- Regulating digestive secretions (correct)
- Propelling food to the stomach
- Transporting nutrients to the liver
- Increasing GI secretion
Where is the serosa layer found in the digestive system?
Where is the serosa layer found in the digestive system?
- Outside the abdominal cavity
- Underneath the visceral peritoneum
- Inside the intestines
- Inside the abdominal cavity (correct)
What is the main function of the sympathetic nerves in the alimentary canal?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nerves in the alimentary canal?
- Restricting enteric neurons (correct)
- Increasing GI secretion
- Regulating digestive secretions
- Propelling food to the stomach
Which nervous system is responsible for innervating the alimentary canal extrinsically?
Which nervous system is responsible for innervating the alimentary canal extrinsically?
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the digestive system?
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for propelling food to the esophagus?
Which organ is responsible for propelling food to the esophagus?
What is the primary function of the upper esophageal sphincter?
What is the primary function of the upper esophageal sphincter?
What is the name of the phase of swallowing that involves the movement of food into the esophagus?
What is the name of the phase of swallowing that involves the movement of food into the esophagus?
What is the normal duration for swallowing solid food?
What is the normal duration for swallowing solid food?
What is the primary function of the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is the primary function of the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is the approximate size of an empty stomach?
What is the approximate size of an empty stomach?
What is the name of the muscle that helps churn food in the stomach?
What is the name of the muscle that helps churn food in the stomach?
What is the function of chemical digestion?
What is the function of chemical digestion?
Which regulatory mechanism involves sensors for expansion of the stomach and activation of glands and muscles?
Which regulatory mechanism involves sensors for expansion of the stomach and activation of glands and muscles?
What hormone stimulates the release of gastric acid?
What hormone stimulates the release of gastric acid?
Where does absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?
What is the function of the uvula in the mouth?
What is the function of the uvula in the mouth?
What is the role of lingual lipase in the mouth?
What is the role of lingual lipase in the mouth?
What is the primary function of the tongue?
What is the primary function of the tongue?
What is the average amount of saliva produced per day?
What is the average amount of saliva produced per day?
What is the primary function of the salivary amylase enzyme?
What is the primary function of the salivary amylase enzyme?
How many permanent teeth does a human have?
How many permanent teeth does a human have?
What is the primary function of the pharynx?
What is the primary function of the pharynx?
What is the primary function of the esophagus?
What is the primary function of the esophagus?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the role of the small intestine in the digestive process?
What is the role of the small intestine in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the purpose of mechanical digestion in the digestive process?
What is the purpose of mechanical digestion in the digestive process?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive process?