12 Questions
Where does absorption actually begin in the small intestine?
Duodenum
Which organ produces bile to aid in the breakdown and removal of fats?
Liver
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
Storage for colonic stools
In the colon, which part travels across to the left?
Transverse colon
Which organ regulates blood sugar levels by producing insulin?
Pancreas
At the far end of the digestive tract, what is the opening through which stool leaves the body?
Anus
Which part of the digestive system serves to knead food and mix it with saliva?
Mouth
Where does the digestive tract begin and end?
Begins at the lips and ends at the anus
Which of the following glands contribute digestive juices to the digestive system?
Salivary glands
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
Transporting food from mouth to stomach
What is the function of the large intestine in the human digestive system?
Reabsorbing water from undigested food
What is the name of the semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric secretions in the stomach?
Chyme
Explore the importance of the human digestive system in maintaining good health, energy production, cell growth, and enabling the body to use food from various sources. Learn about the structures and functions of the digestive tract starting from the mouth to the anus.
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