23. The Digestive System

Which of the following is an example of a monogastric animal?

Which germ layer gives rise to the lining of the digestive tract?

What substance is responsible for breaking down fat in fat-soluble vitamins in our bodies?

Which of the following is considered an accessory organ of digestion?

Which layer of the digestive tract contains blood vessels and nerve cells?

Which of the following best describes the role of the gut microbiome in human digestion?

Which enzyme produced in pancreatic juice breaks down carbohydrates into smaller components?

What structure prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing?

Which organ stores and concentrates bile in the human digestive system?

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Which of the following occurs during the gastric phase of gastric secretion?

What enzyme is responsible for digesting emulsified fats in the digestive system?

Which of the following best describes the fundus of the stomach?

Which organ is not considered an accessory digestive organ?

Fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed into _____ within each villus.