Multiple Choice
Which body system is responsible for converting food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following statements about the digestive system is false?
A
The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats.
B
The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption.
C
The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.
D
The stomach is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.
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Identify the main functions of each organ mentioned in the statements: liver, small intestine, large intestine, and stomach.
Understand that the liver produces bile, which is crucial for the emulsification and digestion of fats.
Recognize that the small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occur.
Acknowledge that the large intestine's main role is to absorb water and electrolytes from the remaining indigestible food matter, forming solid waste.
Evaluate the statement about the stomach: while it plays a role in digestion, particularly in breaking down proteins, it is not responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption, which primarily occurs in the small intestine.
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