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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Stomach
Which organ is responsible for the production of lubricating mucus in the mouth?
Which organ is responsible for the production of lubricating mucus in the mouth?
- Lips
- Teeth
- Cheeks
- Oropharynx (correct)
What is the long tube called through which food passes in the digestive system?
What is the long tube called through which food passes in the digestive system?
- Anus
- Rectum
- Alimentary canal (correct)
- Gastrointestinal tract
Which organ is NOT part of the major organs of the digestive system?
Which organ is NOT part of the major organs of the digestive system?
Where does the digestive system begin and end?
Where does the digestive system begin and end?
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Small intestine
Small intestine
The site where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Oropharynx
Oropharynx
The organ that produces mucus in the mouth.
Alimentary canal
Alimentary canal
The long, continuous tube that connects the mouth to the anus.
Liver
Liver
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Digestive system start and end
Digestive system start and end
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.
- The salivary glands are responsible for the production of lubricating mucus in the mouth.
- The alimentary canal is the long tube through which food passes in the digestive system.
- The skin is an organ that is NOT part of the major organs of the digestive system.
- The digestive system begins at the mouth and ends at the anus.
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