Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the digestive system?

Regulation of blood pressure

Absorption of nutrients

Digestion of food

Excretion of waste

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Identify the main functions of the digestive system. These typically include digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and excretion of waste.

Understand that digestion involves breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Recognize that absorption is the process by which nutrients from digested food are taken into the body's cells.

Acknowledge that excretion in the digestive system refers to the removal of indigestible substances and waste products from the body.

Consider the function of regulating blood pressure, which is primarily associated with the cardiovascular system, not the digestive system.

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