5 Questions
What are the accessory organs of digestion?
Tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder
Where does the first stage of digestion, the cephalic phase, begin?
In response to the sight and smell of food
What is the function of saliva in digestion?
Contains digestive enzymes for chemical breakdown of food
What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?
Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver
What initiates the mechanical process of digestion in the mouth?
Chewing, in which the food is mixed with saliva
Test your knowledge of the human digestive system with this quiz. Explore the stages of digestion, from the cephalic phase to the intestinal phase, and learn about the role of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. Challenge yourself with questions about food breakdown, absorption, and assimilation processes.
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