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Which organ secretes acid and enzymes to help break down food in the stomach?
Which organ secretes acid and enzymes to help break down food in the stomach?
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream?
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream?
Which organ produces and secretes bile important for lipid metabolism?
Which organ produces and secretes bile important for lipid metabolism?
Which organ stores and releases bile?
Which organ stores and releases bile?
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Which organ is responsible for the endocrine function of releasing hormones directly into the blood stream?
Which organ is responsible for the endocrine function of releasing hormones directly into the blood stream?
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Which organ is associated with constipation?
Which organ is associated with constipation?
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Which organ helps food travel from the pharynx to the esophagus?
Which organ helps food travel from the pharynx to the esophagus?
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Which organ cleanses and purifies the blood through enzymatic processes?
Which organ cleanses and purifies the blood through enzymatic processes?
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Which part of the large intestine is located between the ileum and the ascending colon?
Which part of the large intestine is located between the ileum and the ascending colon?
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Which part of the digestive system receives stool from the colon and connects to the anus?
Which part of the digestive system receives stool from the colon and connects to the anus?
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What is the function of the sphincters in the rectum?
What is the function of the sphincters in the rectum?
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Which part of the digestive system detects rectal contents?
Which part of the digestive system detects rectal contents?
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What causes constipation?
What causes constipation?
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Which part of the large intestine is located between the cecum and the rectum?
Which part of the large intestine is located between the cecum and the rectum?
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What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
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What is the function of the anus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the anus in the digestive system?
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