Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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What are the three main functions of the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Secretion, reabsorption, elimination
  • Filtration, assimilation, excretion
  • Olfaction, mastication, deglutition
  • Transportation, digestion, absorption (correct)

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract primarily absorbs vitamins and nutrients?

  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Esophagus
  • Large intestine
  • Stomach

Which nervous system inhibits the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Enteric nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system (correct)

What is the main function of the large intestine?

<p>Water absorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stomach?

<p>Store, mix and breakdown food into chyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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