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Food moves through the esophagus to the:

A.

Stomach

B.

Cecum

C.

Common bile duct

D.

Duodenum

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Stomach: The esophagus carries food from the pharynx and empties it into the stomach via the lower esophageal sphincter.

B. Cecum: The cecum is part of the large intestine and is much further along in the digestive tract.

C. Common bile duct: This duct transports bile, not food. It is not directly connected to the esophagus.

D. Duodenum: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, which comes after the stomach, not directly after the esophagus.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Absorption: Absorption refers to nutrients being taken into the bloodstream, mainly in the intestines.

B. Peristalsis: Peristalsis is the muscular movement of food through the digestive tract, not chewing.

C. Regulation: Regulation refers to control mechanisms in digestion but not to the act of chewing.

D. Mechanical digestion: Chewing breaks food into smaller pieces, which is mechanical digestion and prepares food for chemical digestion.

Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]

Explanation

A. Reabsorption: The nephron reabsorbs water, glucose, and electrolytes from the filtrate back into the blood.

B. Filtration: The glomerulus filters blood, initiating urine formation by removing waste, water, and solutes.

C. Storage: Urine storage occurs in the bladder, not the nephron.

D. Increase RBC production: While the kidneys release erythropoietin, which stimulates RBC production, this is not a nephron-specific function.

E. Secretion: The nephron actively secretes waste products like hydrogen ions and drugs into the tubule for excretion.

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