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Which of the following is a component of the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract?
Which of the following is a component of the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract?
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Esophagus (correct)
What is the main function of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses in the GI tract?
What is the main function of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses in the GI tract?
- Taste sensation
- Nutrient absorption
- Digestive enzyme secretion
- Regulation of GI motility and secretion (correct)
What contributes to the processes of peristalsis and segmentation in the GI tract?
What contributes to the processes of peristalsis and segmentation in the GI tract?
- Saliva production
- Smooth muscle (correct)
- Gastric acid secretion
- Bile production
Which organ is considered an accessory organ of digestion?
Which organ is considered an accessory organ of digestion?
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What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
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