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Which organ is the initial site of digestion in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which organ is the initial site of digestion in the gastrointestinal tract?
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Salivary glands (correct)
- Pancreas
What is the function of the oral cavity in the digestive system?
What is the function of the oral cavity in the digestive system?
- Secretion of bile
- Absorption of nutrients
- Mechanical digestion via mastication (correct)
- Production of digestive enzymes
Which structure forms the superior boundary of the oral cavity?
Which structure forms the superior boundary of the oral cavity?
- Teeth
- Lips
- Tongue
- Hard and soft palates (correct)
What is the main function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
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Which process involves the movement of food from the oral cavity to the stomach?
Which process involves the movement of food from the oral cavity to the stomach?
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