Gastrointestinal Tract Function
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Where does the absorption of digested food, water, and electrolytes primarily occur?

  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Large intestine
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Which organ is primarily responsible for the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food?

  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Salivary glands
  • Stomach (correct)
  • Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is an internal continuation of the external environment?

  • Esophagus
  • Pharynx
  • Lumen of the gastrointestinal tube (correct)
  • Duodenum
  • Which organ is not part of the gastrointestinal tract but is considered an accessory organ for digestion?

    <p>Esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?

    <p>Rectum and anal canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for chopping and grinding food with the help of teeth?

    <p>Oral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract but is essential for digestion?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the absorption of digested food primarily occur?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?

    <p>Caecum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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