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Which organ is responsible for the reabsorption of water?
Which organ is responsible for the reabsorption of water?
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What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
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What is the role of the appendix in the digestive system?
What is the role of the appendix in the digestive system?
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Which component of a tooth is considered the hardest substance in the body?
Which component of a tooth is considered the hardest substance in the body?
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Which nutrient is produced from the digestion of fats?
Which nutrient is produced from the digestion of fats?
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Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
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What is the primary purpose of proteins in the diet?
What is the primary purpose of proteins in the diet?
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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the actual absorption of nutrients?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the actual absorption of nutrients?
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Which of the following nutrients are classified as micronutrients?
Which of the following nutrients are classified as micronutrients?
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What is the correct order of the steps involved in human nutrition?
What is the correct order of the steps involved in human nutrition?
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What defines nutritious food?
What defines nutritious food?
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What role do fats play in the body?
What role do fats play in the body?
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Which of the following glands is not associated with the digestive system?
Which of the following glands is not associated with the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the salivary gland enzyme amylase?
What is the primary function of the salivary gland enzyme amylase?
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Which of the following organs is NOT part of the alimentary canal?
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the alimentary canal?
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How does food move down the oesophagus?
How does food move down the oesophagus?
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What mass is formed in the mouth after food is mixed with saliva?
What mass is formed in the mouth after food is mixed with saliva?
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What is one of the primary functions of saliva?
What is one of the primary functions of saliva?
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Which component of saliva allows for the initial digestion of carbohydrates?
Which component of saliva allows for the initial digestion of carbohydrates?
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What structure connects the throat to the stomach?
What structure connects the throat to the stomach?
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What is the main purpose of peristalsis within the digestive system?
What is the main purpose of peristalsis within the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the ileum in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the ileum in the digestive system?
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What are the finger-like projections in the small intestine that aid in absorption called?
What are the finger-like projections in the small intestine that aid in absorption called?
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Which of the following enzymes is NOT produced by the intestinal glands in the ileum?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT produced by the intestinal glands in the ileum?
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What is the role of the rectum in the large intestine?
What is the role of the rectum in the large intestine?
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How are fatty acids absorbed in the small intestine?
How are fatty acids absorbed in the small intestine?
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What is the primary function of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice?
What is the primary function of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice?
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Which enzyme is responsible for converting casein into curd?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting casein into curd?
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What is chyme?
What is chyme?
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What role does bile juice play in digestion?
What role does bile juice play in digestion?
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What is the main function of pancreatic juice?
What is the main function of pancreatic juice?
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Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place?
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place?
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What type of enzyme is trypsin?
What type of enzyme is trypsin?
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How long does food typically remain in the small intestine for digestion?
How long does food typically remain in the small intestine for digestion?
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