Question 1
Which glands are located under the tongue and aid in digestion?
Question 2
The pyloric sphincter is located between which two digestive organs?
Question 3
What is the result of mixing the food bolus with gastric juices called?
Question 4
Which type of teeth are reduced in humans but used for tearing food?
Question 5
What function does the epiglottis serve during ingestion?
Question 6
What is the role of mucus in the stomach?
Question 7
Mechanical digestion in the stomach involves which process?
Question 8
Where in the digestive system does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
Question 9
What is the role of the submandibular glands in digestion?
Question 10
Which component of gastric juice is essential for protein breakdown?
Question 11
Where does chemical digestion start in the digestive system?
Question 12
What is the major role of the incisors in the process of ingestion?
Question 13
Which structure in the mouth is primarily responsible for forming a bolus?
Question 14
The esophagus is responsible for moving food to the stomach using what method?
Question 15
Which hormone triggers the production of gastric juices in the stomach?