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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
- to store food
- to eliminate waste
- to break down food into energy
- to absorb nutrients (correct)
Which organ is responsible for mixing food with digestive enzymes?
Which organ is responsible for mixing food with digestive enzymes?
- Stomach (correct)
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
What is the name of the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach?
What is the name of the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach?
- Pharynx
- Trachea
- Larynx
- Esophagus (correct)
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the final stages of digestion and absorption?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the final stages of digestion and absorption?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?