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What is the primary function of the accessory digestive organs?
What is the primary function of the accessory digestive organs?
- To produce digestive enzymes and absorb nutrients (correct)
- To regulate the movement of food through the digestive tract
- To break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- To store and concentrate bile
What is the main difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?
What is the main difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?
- Mechanical digestion occurs in the mouth, while chemical digestion occurs in the stomach
- Mechanical digestion breaks down food into smaller particles, while chemical digestion breaks down nutrients into simpler molecules (correct)
- Mechanical digestion is faster, while chemical digestion is slower
- Mechanical digestion occurs in the small intestine, while chemical digestion occurs in the stomach
What is the primary role of the hepatic portal system?
What is the primary role of the hepatic portal system?
- To produce digestive enzymes for the small intestine
- To regulate the pH of the digestive tract
- To transport nutrients from the digestive tract to the liver for processing (correct)
- To transport oxygen from the lungs to the digestive tract
What is the significance of the microbiota in the colon?
What is the significance of the microbiota in the colon?
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What is the importance of water reabsorption by the digestive tract?
What is the importance of water reabsorption by the digestive tract?
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