Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an accessory organ of the digestive tract?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the digestive system?
A
Regulation of blood pressure
B
Absorption of nutrients
C
Digestion of food
D
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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