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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY TEST - DECEMBER Which part of the digestive system absorbs most of the water from undigested food? Large Intestine The large intestine is mainly responsible for: Absorption of water and electrolytes Which part of the small intestine is closest to the stomach? Duoden...

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY TEST - DECEMBER

Which part of the digestive system absorbs most of the water from undigested
food?
Large Intestine
The large intestine is mainly responsible for:
Absorption of water and electrolytes
Which part of the small intestine is closest to the stomach?
Duodenum
The liver plays a key role in:
Detoxifying harmful substances
The muscular ring that controls the release of food from the stomach into the
small intestine is called the:
Pyloric sphincter
The process of breaking down food into smaller components by mechanical or
chemical means is known as:
Digestion
The stomach's acidic environment is primarily due to the secretion of
Hydrochloric acid
Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
Cecum
Which of the following structures prevents food from entering the windpipe?
Epiglottis
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Absorb water and form solid waste
What is the name of the process that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?
Peristalsis
The small intestine is primarily responsible for:
Chemical digestion and nutrient absorption
What is the function of the salivary glands?
Secrete saliva to begin the digestion of the starches
The primary site of protein digestion in the digestive system is the:
Stomach
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the final stages of digestion
and absorption of nutrients?
Small intestine
What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
Chemical digestion of carbohydrates
Which of the following is a function of the rectum?
Store waste material
The enzyme pepsin is secreted by cells in the:
Stomach
The small intestine is approximately how long in an average adult?
6 metres (Approx 20 ft)

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