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Where is the mouth located in relation to the anus?
Where is the mouth located in relation to the anus?
- Medial
- Lateral
- Proximal (correct)
- Distal
Which component of the gastrointestinal tract is a potential portal for harmful substances and microorganisms?
Which component of the gastrointestinal tract is a potential portal for harmful substances and microorganisms?
- Esophagus (correct)
- Anus
- Duodenum
- Stomach
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?
- Excretes nutrients into the blood
- Processes nutrients and detoxifies harmful substances (correct)
- Absorbs digested food from the stomach
- Secretes digestive enzymes into the stomach
What is the main role of the epithelial layer in the small intestine?
What is the main role of the epithelial layer in the small intestine?
What pathway allows water and small ions to diffuse through tight junctions in the small intestine?
What pathway allows water and small ions to diffuse through tight junctions in the small intestine?
Which layer of the small intestine contains immune and inflammatory cells?
Which layer of the small intestine contains immune and inflammatory cells?
What is the role of the submucosa plexus in the digestive system?
What is the role of the submucosa plexus in the digestive system?
Which layer of the digestive tract has fibres oriented to cause narrowing of the lumen?
Which layer of the digestive tract has fibres oriented to cause narrowing of the lumen?
What is the main function of the portal circulation in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the portal circulation in the digestive system?
Which structure connects the intestine to the abdominal wall and is critical for carrying away absorbed nutrients?
Which structure connects the intestine to the abdominal wall and is critical for carrying away absorbed nutrients?
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