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Human Digestive System Structure and Function

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Which organ is responsible for producing both digestive enzymes and regulating blood sugar levels?

Gallbladder
Pancreas (correct)
Liver
Small intestine

Which part of the small intestine is vital for breaking down and absorbing nutrients?

Duodenum
Ileum
Colon
Jejunum (correct)

Where is bile created to aid in the breakdown and removal of fats?

Gallbladder
Pancreas
Rectum
Liver (correct)

What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?

Storage of colonic stools (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the colon travels up before the transverse colon in the anatomical position?

Ascending colon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final portion of the small intestine that ends at the cecum?

Ileum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mouth in the digestive system?

To mix food with saliva and knead it (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for churning food and mixing it with gastric secretions?

Stomach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

To release enzymes that start the digestion process in the mouth (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human digestive system connects with the ileum and consists of a closed-end sac?

Cecum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?

To secrete bile for fat digestion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the large intestine in the digestive system?

To absorb water and form feces (D) Signup and view all the answers

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