Concept explainers
To examine: Whether the statement “The GI tract is essentially a long tube”, is true or false.
Introduction: Most animals consume large and complex foods. Large food particles are broken down into smaller monomers in such a form that can be circulated to every cell throughout the body. These functions are carried out by a set of specialized structure present in an organism called as
Answer to Problem 1TF
Correct answer: The statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
The gastrointestinal tract, also known as digestive tract or GI tract is a long, muscular tube that starts from the mouth and ends at the anus. It helps to digest food by the muscle movements, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. The GI tract includes mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Hence, the statement is true.
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