Anatomy & Physiology of the Oral Cavity & Pharynx

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of this video in the digestive system series?
The stomach and its functions
The oral cavity and pharynx
The small intestine and nutrient absorption
The liver and its role in digestion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is mechanical digestion in the mouth considered more significant than chemical digestion?
Because it involves the breakdown of proteins
Because it involves the absorption of nutrients
Because it increases the surface area for enzyme action
Because it starts the digestion of fats
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the teeth in the digestive process?
To detect taste
To absorb nutrients
To secrete digestive enzymes
To increase the surface area of food
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the tongue contribute to the digestive process?
By mixing food with saliva and aiding in taste
By absorbing fats
By breaking down proteins
By secreting digestive enzymes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are gustatory receptors responsible for?
Detecting the texture of food
Absorbing nutrients
Sensing the temperature of food
Detecting the taste of food
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of intrinsic salivary glands?
To secrete digestive acids
To produce saliva that contains antibodies and enzymes
To break down proteins
To absorb nutrients
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which enzyme is active in the oral cavity and what does it do?
Pepsin, breaks down proteins
Trypsin, breaks down proteins
Salivary amylase, breaks down starch
Lingual lipase, breaks down fats
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