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What is the function of the serosa in the digestive system?
What is the function of the serosa in the digestive system?
- Facilitates absorption of nutrients
- Releases digestive enzymes
- Controls peristalsis movements
- Holds the alimentary canal in place (correct)
Which of the following organs is NOT considered an accessory organ in the digestive system?
Which of the following organs is NOT considered an accessory organ in the digestive system?
- Salivary glands
- Small intestine (correct)
- Pancreas
- Liver
What is the main function of the muscularis layer in the alimentary canal?
What is the main function of the muscularis layer in the alimentary canal?
- Stores bile
- Absorbs nutrients
- Promotes mechanical digestion (correct)
- Releases digestive enzymes
How often does the epithelium layer of the mucosa replenish itself?
How often does the epithelium layer of the mucosa replenish itself?
Which cells release hormones in the digestive system?
Which cells release hormones in the digestive system?
What is the purpose of goblet cells in the mucosa layer?
What is the purpose of goblet cells in the mucosa layer?
What is the primary function of the stomach's production of intrinsic factor?
What is the primary function of the stomach's production of intrinsic factor?
What is the main function of the peritoneum?
What is the main function of the peritoneum?
Which of the following stomach secretions is responsible for bringing the pH down to 1.5-3.5?
Which of the following stomach secretions is responsible for bringing the pH down to 1.5-3.5?
What is the function of the hepatic portal system?
What is the function of the hepatic portal system?
What is the purpose of the mucosal barrier in the stomach?
What is the purpose of the mucosal barrier in the stomach?
What is the difference between propulsion and peristalsis?
What is the difference between propulsion and peristalsis?
What is the role of the hepatopancreatic sphincter in the small intestine?
What is the role of the hepatopancreatic sphincter in the small intestine?
What is the function of the tongue?
What is the function of the tongue?
What is the primary function of the villi in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of the salivary glands?
What is the function of the salivary glands?
What is the purpose of the segmentation contractions in the small intestine?
What is the purpose of the segmentation contractions in the small intestine?
How many teeth do humans have in total?
How many teeth do humans have in total?
What is the primary function of the ileocecal sphincter at the end of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the ileocecal sphincter at the end of the small intestine?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the primary role of the circular folds (plicae circulares) in the small intestine?
What is the primary role of the circular folds (plicae circulares) in the small intestine?
What is the purpose of the esophageal sphincters?
What is the purpose of the esophageal sphincters?
Which of the following is the longest section of the small intestine?
Which of the following is the longest section of the small intestine?
What is the main function of the stomach?
What is the main function of the stomach?
What is the purpose of segmentation in the small intestine?
What is the purpose of segmentation in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein in the small intestine?
What is the main function of the ileocecal sphincter?
What is the main function of the ileocecal sphincter?
How long does it typically take for chyme to leave the intestine?
How long does it typically take for chyme to leave the intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the role of bile in the digestive process?
What is the role of bile in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
What is the primary function of the Valsalva maneuver?
What is the primary function of the Valsalva maneuver?
What is the primary function of the hepatic sinusoid?
What is the primary function of the hepatic sinusoid?
What is the primary function of the external anal sphincter?
What is the primary function of the external anal sphincter?
