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The digestive system is responsible for absorption of digested food.
The digestive system is responsible for absorption of digested food.
True
The mouth is the anterior opening of the digestive tube.
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.
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.
The stomach is a highly muscular pouch found in the epigastrium.
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The pharynx is responsible for the secretion of digestive juices.
The pharynx is responsible for the secretion of digestive juices.
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True or false: The oral cavity is immediately posterior to the mouth.
True or false: The oral cavity is immediately posterior to the mouth.
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True or false: The esophagus is about 25 cm long and 0.13 cm in diameter.
True or false: The esophagus is about 25 cm long and 0.13 cm in diameter.
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True or false: The pharynx is responsible for the passage of food and air.
True or false: The pharynx is responsible for the passage of food and air.
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True or false: The stomach is a digestive gland responsible for secretion of digestive juices.
True or false: The stomach is a digestive gland responsible for secretion of digestive juices.
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True or false: The mouth is surrounded by the cheeks.
True or false: The mouth is surrounded by the cheeks.
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