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Where does the absorption of digested food, water, and electrolytes primarily occur?
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?
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?
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?
Which organ is not part of the gastrointestinal tract but is considered an accessory organ for digestion?
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for chopping and grinding food with the help of teeth?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for chopping and grinding food with the help of teeth?
Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract but is essential for digestion?
Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract but is essential for digestion?
Where does the absorption of digested food primarily occur?
Where does the absorption of digested food primarily occur?
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for receiving undigested food before it passes out of the body?
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