(4) Which part of the digestive system contains Hydrochloric acid and is coated with mucus for its protection: a. Rectum b. Small intestines c. Stomach d. Oesophagus

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Q: Describe the development of the digestive system.

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Q: What is the small intestines role?

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Q: Which part of the body secretes ghrelin? A. The duodenum B. The fat cells C. The stomach D. The…

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Q: Which of these organs is not considered an accessory digestive structure? a. mouth b. salivary…

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Q: Saliva helps in the digestion of which thing?

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Q: What is digestion? what is the purpose of it?

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Q: What is the role of the digestive system?

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Q: Which part of the body secretes CCK? A. The duodenum B. The fat cells C. The stomach D. The liver

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Q: What are Digestive Enzymes ?

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Q: What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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Q: match the strucutures to the digestive system A. Large intestines B. Gall Bladder C. Liver  D.…

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Q: What roles do the teeth and gingiva play in digestion

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Q: What is the process of the digestive system

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Q: Explain how the structure of the digestive system assists inregulating the digestive enzymes.

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Q: Which are the three partsof the small intestine?

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Q: What do you think would happen if the esophagus did not have elastic protein fibers?

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Q: What is the role of the accessory organs in digestion?

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Q: what are the advantages of a complete digestive system over an incomplete digestive system?

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Q: Contrast the functions of the liver and gallbladder.

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Q: What is the advantage of a complete digestive tract?

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Q: what happens in your mouth when you eat starchy foods?

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Q: Which of the following is an accessory organ? A. Esophagus B. Liver C. Colon D. Mouth

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Q: The Primary site of digestion and absorption of carbohydrate. a. Mouth b. Stomach c. Small…

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Q: Which part of the digestive system is a small pouch-like structure that stores excess bile produced…

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Q: which ingredient is responsible for the secretion of salivary amylase ? a. mucus b. phosphate ions…

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Q: What function does the large intestine play in the digestive process?

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Q: What is the function of the stomach

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Q: What protein does saliva have that helps break down starchy foods?

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Q: What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?

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Q: What is the function of digestive enzymes?

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Q: Explain what is happening in your mouth when you eat starchy foods.

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Q: what is the function of the digestive tract?

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Q: _________ is the practice of eating feces to absorb nutrients from partially digested food.

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