10 Questions
The function of the digestive system includes getting rid of indigestible remains from the body.
True
The mouth is part of the main divisions of the digestive system.
True
The salivary glands are considered as accessory organs of the digestive system.
True
The uvula is part of the hard palate in the mouth.
False
The buccal vestibule is an area bounded by teeth and gums internally.
False
Visceral peritoneum covers the internal surfaces of digestive organs.
False
The peritoneal cavity is located between the visceral and parietal peritoneum.
True
The mesentery is a single-layered peritoneum structure that supports blood vessels and lymphatics.
False
Saliva primarily consists of water, with a small percentage of other substances like sodium, chloride, and potassium.
True
The submandibular salivary glands are located above the tongue.
False
This quiz covers the functions of the digestive system, including food ingestion, breakdown into nutrient molecules, absorption into the bloodstream, and removing indigestible remains from the body. It also includes the main divisions of the digestive system such as the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines.
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