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What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
- Absorption of nutrient molecules
- Elimination of undigested residues (correct)
- Mixing of food with digestive enzymes
- Breakdown of large food particles into smaller ones
What is the role of digestive enzymes in chemical digestion?
What is the role of digestive enzymes in chemical digestion?
- Absorption of nutrients from the bloodstream
- Hydrolysis of food particles to break larger molecules into smaller ones (correct)
- Storage of undigested residues
- Mechanical breakdown of food particles
What is the composition of pancreatic juice?
What is the composition of pancreatic juice?
- Bile and hormones
- Minerals and vitamins
- Saliva and stomach acid
- Digestive enzymes and water (correct)
What is the mechanism of absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?
What is the mechanism of absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?
What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?