The muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus is called:

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Question 1 of 5

The muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus is called:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The alimentary canal, also known as the digestive tract, is the continuous muscular tube extending from the mouth to the anus, encompassing all digestive organs.

Question 2 of 5

Which process matches the definition: Thin, tough, outer layer of the alimentary tract, which enables it to move smoothly against other organs?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The serosa is the outermost layer of the GI tract, allowing smooth movement against adjacent organs.

Question 3 of 5

What happens during defecation?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Defecation is the final stage where undigested waste (feces) is eliminated via the anus.

Question 4 of 5

Adenoids are enlarged:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adenoids refer to the enlarged pharyngeal tonsil, located in the nasopharynx, which can obstruct breathing when hypertrophied.

Question 5 of 5

Functions of the Tongue papillae include the following except:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Von Ebner's glands (serous glands) are associated with circumvallate papillae and aid in taste perception by secreting fluid, not general salivary secretion.

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