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What are the three main functions of the gastrointestinal tract?
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?
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?
Where does most digestion of nutrients occur?
- Mouth
- Stomach
- Large intestine
- Small intestine (correct)
Which nervous system increases the activity of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which nervous system increases the activity of the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
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