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Where does absorption actually begin in the small intestine?
Where does absorption actually begin in the small intestine?
- Duodenum (correct)
- Jejunum
- Ileum
- Colon
Which organ produces bile to aid in the breakdown and removal of fats?
Which organ produces bile to aid in the breakdown and removal of fats?
- Stomach
- Liver (correct)
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
- Absorption of nutrients
- Creation of bile
- Storage for colonic stools (correct)
- Production of digestive enzymes
In the colon, which part travels across to the left?
In the colon, which part travels across to the left?
Which organ regulates blood sugar levels by producing insulin?
Which organ regulates blood sugar levels by producing insulin?
At the far end of the digestive tract, what is the opening through which stool leaves the body?
At the far end of the digestive tract, what is the opening through which stool leaves the body?
Which part of the digestive system serves to knead food and mix it with saliva?
Which part of the digestive system serves to knead food and mix it with saliva?
Where does the digestive tract begin and end?
Where does the digestive tract begin and end?
Which of the following glands contribute digestive juices to the digestive system?
Which of the following glands contribute digestive juices to the digestive system?
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the large intestine in the human digestive system?
What is the function of the large intestine in the human digestive system?
What is the name of the semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric secretions in the stomach?
What is the name of the semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric secretions in the stomach?
