10 Questions
The digestive system is responsible for absorption of digested food.
True
The mouth is the anterior opening of the digestive tube.
True
The esophagus is a non-muscular tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach.
False
The stomach is a highly muscular pouch found in the epigastrium.
True
The pharynx is responsible for the secretion of digestive juices.
False
True or false: The oral cavity is immediately posterior to the mouth.
True
True or false: The esophagus is about 25 cm long and 0.13 cm in diameter.
False
True or false: The pharynx is responsible for the passage of food and air.
True
True or false: The stomach is a digestive gland responsible for secretion of digestive juices.
False
True or false: The mouth is surrounded by the cheeks.
True
Test your knowledge of the digestive system's functions and parts in this informative quiz. Explore topics such as ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, and the various components of the digestive system, including the digestive tube, digestive glands, and accessory parts.
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