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What is the function of mucus in the digestive tract?
What is the function of mucus in the digestive tract?
- To break down large food molecules into smaller molecules
- To lubricate the food and protect the lining of the digestive tract (correct)
- To stimulate smooth muscle contraction and glandular secretion
- To aid in the movement of food through the digestive tract
What is the primary function of liver secretions in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of liver secretions in the digestive process?
- To break large lipids into smaller droplets for digestion and absorption (correct)
- To stimulate smooth muscle contraction and glandular secretion
- To aid in the movement of food through the digestive tract
- To secrete enzymes for the breakdown of large food molecules
Which type of digestion involves the mastication and mixing of food?
Which type of digestion involves the mastication and mixing of food?
- Mechanical digestion (correct)
- Peristaltic digestion
- Chemical digestion
- Segmental digestion
What is the function of enteric sensory neurons in the digestive system?
What is the function of enteric sensory neurons in the digestive system?
Which neurotransmitter stimulates digestive tract motility and secretions?
Which neurotransmitter stimulates digestive tract motility and secretions?
What do hormones such as gastrin and secretin help regulate in the digestive tract?
What do hormones such as gastrin and secretin help regulate in the digestive tract?
What is the main function of histamine in the digestive system?
What is the main function of histamine in the digestive system?
Which major neurotransmitter inhibits digestive tract motility and secretions?
Which major neurotransmitter inhibits digestive tract motility and secretions?
What is Hirschprung disease or megacolon caused by?
What is Hirschprung disease or megacolon caused by?
Which process primarily occurs in the large intestine?
Which process primarily occurs in the large intestine?
What is the term used to refer to the movement of food from one end of the digestive tract to the other?
What is the term used to refer to the movement of food from one end of the digestive tract to the other?
Which term is used to describe the intake of solid or liquid food into the stomach?
Which term is used to describe the intake of solid or liquid food into the stomach?
What is the technical term for the digestive tract extending from the mouth to the anus?
What is the technical term for the digestive tract extending from the mouth to the anus?
Which organ is primarily responsible for secreting fluids into the digestive tract?
Which organ is primarily responsible for secreting fluids into the digestive tract?
What is the collective term for the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?
What is the collective term for the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?
How long does it take for food to travel the entire length of the digestive tract?
How long does it take for food to travel the entire length of the digestive tract?
