Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomy and Functions Quiz
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What are the three main functions of the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Chewing, swallowing, and excretion of food
  • Storage, breakdown, and elimination of food
  • Transportation, digestion, and absorption of food (correct)
  • Secretion, propulsion, and absorption of food

    • Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the breakdown of food into chyme?

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

    • Where does most digestion of nutrients occur?

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

    • Which nervous system increases the activity of the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Parasympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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

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