5 Questions
Which of the following is a component of the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract?
Esophagus
What is the main function of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses in the GI tract?
Regulation of GI motility and secretion
What contributes to the processes of peristalsis and segmentation in the GI tract?
Smooth muscle
Which organ is considered an accessory organ of digestion?
Pancreas
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
Digestion of carbohydrates
Test your knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract with this quiz covering the components and functions of the GI tract and accessory organs of digestion, digestion processes, histology of the GI tract wall layers, and innervation of the GI tract. This quiz is based on content from OPENSTAX A&P 2nd ed and KAWAMURA.
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