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This is all about Digestive System with the parts, name of the parts, purpose of the parts. Some questions with answers.
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It is the final and longest segment of the small intestine. It is specifically responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12 and the reabsorption of conjugated bile salts
Answer: Lleum
2.
The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist. It also helps break down carbohydrates (with salivary amylase, formerly known as ptyalin) and lubricates the passage of food down from the oro-pharynx to the esophagus to the stomach.
Answer: Submandicular glands
3.
The main role the sublingual gland is to produce saliva, which has many functions like food moisturizing, carbohydrate digestion, protection against bacterial flora, etc
Answer: Sublingual Gland
4.
Involved in both digestion and respiration. It receives food and air from the mouth, and air from the nasal cavities. When food enters the pharynx, involuntary muscle contractions close off the air passageways.
Answer: Pharynx
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