Gastrointestinal Tract Functions Quiz
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What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract in regards to food intake?

  • Ingestion of food (correct)
  • Mechanical digestion of food particles
  • Elimination of waste products
  • Secretion of mucus, water, and enzymes

    • Which of the following processes is NOT a function of the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Elimination of waste products
  • Immune and microbial protection
  • Absorption of digested food
  • Biosynthesis of proteins (correct)

    • What is the primary function of mucus, water, and enzymes secreted by the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Propulsion of food and wastes
  • Mechanical digestion of food particles
  • Immune and microbial protection
  • Chemical digestion of food particles (correct)

    • Which of the following processes is a function of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the elimination of waste products?

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

    What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract's immune and microbial protection?

    <p>Prevention of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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