Digestive System Overview
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What is the function of the Digestive System?

  • Breaking down food into smaller molecules for absorption (correct)
  • Filtering waste products from the blood
  • Pumping blood to all parts of the body
  • Transporting oxygen throughout the body

    • Which structure is bounded by the teeth, tongue, hard palate, and soft palate?

  • Oral Cavity (Mouth) (correct)
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small Intestine

    • What process involves the mechanical grinding of food into smaller pieces by teeth?

  • Digestion (correct)
  • Assimilation
  • Absorption
  • Ingestion

    • Which term refers to the taking of food and other substances into the body by swallowing?

    <p>Deglutition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the alimentary canal?

    <p>Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

    <p>Produce and secrete bile to emulsify fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids?

    <p>Jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the gall bladder in the digestive system?

    <p>Produce and secrete bile to emulsify fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the digestive system is involved in peristalsis to propel food to the stomach?

    <p>Esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

    <p>Secrete pancreatic juice that breaks down protein, fats, and carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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