Function of the Digestive System
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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

  • To break down food and absorb nutrients (correct)
  • To pump blood throughout the body
  • To supply oxygen to the body
  • To regulate hormone production
  • Which part of the digestive system is described as the "workhorse" where most digestion occurs?

  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Stomach
  • How does the digestive system interact with the cardiovascular system?

  • The digestive system regulates blood flow to the heart
  • The cardiovascular system absorbs nutrients from the digestive system
  • The cardiovascular system supplies oxygen and nutrients to the digestive organs (correct)
  • The digestive system provides oxygen to the cardiovascular system
  • Where are the nutrients from the intestinal veins processed before returning to the heart?

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

    Which systems interact with the digestive system in controlling digestion and nutrient metabolism?

    <p>Endocrine and cardiovascular systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the body systems working together?

    <p>The systems work cooperatively with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the epithelium of the alimentary canal is correct?

    <p>It contains goblet cells that secrete mucus and fluid into the lumen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lamina propria?

    <p>To transport nutrients absorbed through the alimentary canal to other parts of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a layer of the alimentary canal wall?

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

    What is the primary function of the muscularis mucosae?

    <p>To facilitate the movement of food through the alimentary canal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the epithelial cells of the alimentary canal is correct?

    <p>They have a very brief lifespan, ranging from a couple of days to about a week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?

    <p>To serve an immune function by housing clusters of lymphocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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