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What is the function of the digestive tract?
What is the function of the digestive tract?
- To produce hormones for the body
- To break down complex organic molecules in food into smaller subunits that can be absorbed into the bloodstream for delivery to cells (correct)
- To store excess water in the body
- To absorb oxygen from the food
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for secreting mucus?
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for secreting mucus?
- Mucosa (correct)
- Submucosa
- Muscularis
- Serosa
Which organ is responsible for releasing saliva into the mouth, containing the enzyme, salivary amylase?
Which organ is responsible for releasing saliva into the mouth, containing the enzyme, salivary amylase?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Salivary Glands (correct)
- Gallbladder
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains connective tissue with nerves and blood and lymph vessels?
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains connective tissue with nerves and blood and lymph vessels?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile, which aids in the digestion of fats?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile, which aids in the digestion of fats?
Which part of the tooth is responsible for covering the crown and is nonliving?
Which part of the tooth is responsible for covering the crown and is nonliving?
What is the function of the tongue?
What is the function of the tongue?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is peristalsis?
What is peristalsis?
What is chyme?
What is chyme?
What is the function of the large intestine?
What is the function of the large intestine?
What is the function of the colon?
What is the function of the colon?
What is the function of the stomach?
What is the function of the stomach?
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
What is the function of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
