Digestive System (Physical Factors of Digestion) Outline

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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for conveying food from the mouth to the stomach?

Small Intestines

Anus

Stomach

Esophagus (correct)

What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth during digestion?

Initiating carbohydrate digestion (correct)

Absorbing nutrients

Protecting teeth

Breaking down fats

Which of the following animals has a 'Gastric Complex' type of stomach according to the text?

Pig

Goat

Dog

Chicken (correct)

What is the primary function of the Fundic cells in the stomach?

Secreting enzymes and acid Signup and view all the answers

During digestion, what is the role of the Pyloric sphincter in the stomach?

Control food passage to the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pharynx in the digestive system?

Conveying food to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fundus in the stomach?

Food storage Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the small intestine is the primary site of absorption?

Jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pylorus in the stomach?

Facilitates emptying into the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which organ secretes bile via the common bile duct?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

In birds, which organ plays a role similar to the human appendix?

Cecum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Rectum/Anus in the digestive system?

Expulsion of feces Signup and view all the answers

Digestive System (Physical Factors of Digestion) Outline

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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for conveying food from the mouth to the stomach?

What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth during digestion?

Which of the following animals has a 'Gastric Complex' type of stomach according to the text?

What is the primary function of the Fundic cells in the stomach?

During digestion, what is the role of the Pyloric sphincter in the stomach?

What is the function of the Pharynx in the digestive system?

What is the function of the fundus in the stomach?

Which part of the small intestine is the primary site of absorption?

What is the function of the Pylorus in the stomach?

Which organ secretes bile via the common bile duct?

In birds, which organ plays a role similar to the human appendix?

What is the function of the Rectum/Anus in the digestive system?

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