#1
Which organ is responsible for the mechanical breakdown of food?
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#2
Which enzyme is found in saliva and helps in the digestion of carbohydrates?
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#3
Which structure connects the pharynx to the stomach?
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#4
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
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#5
Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
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#6
Which tissue lines the inner surface of the stomach and secretes gastric juices?
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#7
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for water absorption and formation of feces?
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#8
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of proteins in the stomach?
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#9
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the digestive tract and is responsible for peristalsis?
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#10
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of fats in the small intestine?
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#11
Which accessory organ produces bile for emulsification of fats?
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#12
Which hormone stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?
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#13
Which substance neutralizes acidic chyme as it enters the small intestine?
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#14
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
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#15
Which enzyme converts pepsinogen into its active form, pepsin, in the stomach?
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#16
Which cell type in the gastric glands is responsible for the secretion of hydrochloric acid?
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