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What is the role of the gastrointestinal tract in the digestive system?
What is the role of the gastrointestinal tract in the digestive system?
- Regulate body temperature
- Filter waste materials from nutrients
- Absorb nutrients and release energy (correct)
- Produce hormones for digestion
Which organs are part of the upper gastrointestinal tract?
Which organs are part of the upper gastrointestinal tract?
- Salivary glands and tongue
- Esophagus, stomach, and intestines (correct)
- Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
- Mouth and anus
Which term describes an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines'?
Which term describes an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines'?
- Pulmonary
- Gastrointestinal (correct)
- Hepatic
- Renal
What is the main function of the accessory organs of digestion?
What is the main function of the accessory organs of digestion?
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What distinguishes the digestive systems of sponges, comb jellies, and cnidarians from more advanced animals?
What distinguishes the digestive systems of sponges, comb jellies, and cnidarians from more advanced animals?
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