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What is the function of the human digestive system related to motility?
What is the function of the human digestive system related to motility?
- Absorption of nutrients into the body
- Storage and elimination of food
- Ingestion, mastication, deglutition, and peristalsis (correct)
- Secretion of digestive enzymes
Which type of secretions does the digestive system produce?
Which type of secretions does the digestive system produce?
- Water, HCl, bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes (correct)
- Vitamins and minerals
- Glucose and proteins
- Lipids and carbohydrates
What is the main purpose of digestion in the digestive system?
What is the main purpose of digestion in the digestive system?
- Breakdown of molecules into smaller absorbable subunits (correct)
- Storage of ingested food substances
- Movement of food through the GIT
- Absorption of end-products into the blood and lymph
Why is the presence of the mouth and anus important in the digestive system?
Why is the presence of the mouth and anus important in the digestive system?
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Which statement best describes absorption in the digestive system?
Which statement best describes absorption in the digestive system?
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What plays a crucial role in regulating the digestive system apart from motility and secretion?
What plays a crucial role in regulating the digestive system apart from motility and secretion?
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