23. The Digestive System

Which body system is responsible for converting food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients?

Which of the following statements regarding digestion is correct?

Which two body systems are primarily responsible for breaking down food and removing waste?

Which type of food should be avoided while taking spironolactone due to its potassium-sparing effects?

What is the primary function of the villi in the small intestine?

Which of the following is true of bacteria in the large intestine?

Which structure has no digestive function, but conveys food to the stomach?

Which of the following correctly describes a structural difference between the small intestine and the colon?

In which part of the digestive system does the process of segmentation primarily occur?

Alcohol absorption occurs primarily in the ________.

Which of the following is a method to prevent foodborne illnesses?

In the digestive system, what type of macromolecule does the enzyme pepsin primarily break down?

Which of the following best describes ingestion in the digestive system?

Which cells of the gastric glands secrete hydrochloric acid?

Which of the following actions should you avoid before preparing food to ensure proper hygiene in the digestive system?