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WUCO Anatomy Digestive systems Exam 2025 Questions and Answers What is the GI tract? - ....ANSWER ...-System for absorbing nutrients and distributing them. What are the two components of the GI tract? - ....ANSWER ...-Alimentary canal and accessory glands. Name the organs of the alimentary canal in the head and neck. - ....ANSWER ...- Oral cavity, pharynx. Name the organs of the alimentary canal in the postcranial region. ....ANSWER ...-Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anal canal. Name the accessory glands in the head and neck. - ....ANSWER Name the accessory glands in the abdominal region. - ....ANSWER ...-Salivary glands. ...-Liver, pancreas, gall bladder. What are the functions of the digestive system? - ....ANSWER ...-Mastication, deglutition, peristalsis, digestion, absorption, elimination. What is mastication? - ....ANSWER ...-Chewing. What is deglutition? - ....ANSWER ...-Swallowing. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1