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The gastrointestinal system

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Q 1/10
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Which part of the gastrointestinal system is primarily involved in the initial breakdown of proteins?
30
Mouth
Large intestine
Stomach
Small intestine
Q 2/10
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What is the name of the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract?
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Absorption
Sphincter action
Segmentation
Peristalsis

10 questions

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Which part of the gastrointestinal system is primarily involved in the initial breakdown of proteins?

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What is the name of the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

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Which organ is primarily responsible for producing digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?

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What roles do bile salts play in digestion?

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30 sec

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Which vitamin is primarily produced by bacteria in the large intestine?

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What is the primary function of the large intestine in the gastrointestinal system?

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Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

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What enzyme is primarily responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?

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What is the function of the gallbladder in the gastrointestinal system?

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Which part of the gastrointestinal system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

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