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Which of the following is not an accessory organ of digestion?
A. Salivary glands
Salivary glands are accessory organs of digestion as they secrete saliva containing enzymes to start digestion.
B. Liver
Liver is an accessory organ involved in digestion, particularly in bile production and processing nutrients.
C. Pancreas
Pancreas is an accessory organ that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
D. Spleen
Spleen is not involved in digestion; it is primarily involved in immune function and blood filtration.
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Full Explanation
A. Salivary glands are accessory organs of digestion as they secrete saliva containing enzymes to start digestion.
B. Liver is an accessory organ involved in digestion, particularly in bile production and processing nutrients.
C. Pancreas is an accessory organ that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
D. Spleen is not involved in digestion; it is primarily involved in immune function and blood filtration.
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What is the infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum?
A. Lactose
Lactose is a sugar in breast milk and is not the only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum.
B. Casein
Casein is a protein found in breast milk but not the sole source of nutrition for the infant.
C. Colostrum
Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk produced by the mother in the first 2-3 days postpartum and provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
D. Meconium
Meconium is the infant's first stool and not a source of nutrition.
Full Explanation
A. Lactose is a sugar in breast milk and is not the only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum.
B. Casein is a protein found in breast milk but not the sole source of nutrition for the infant.
C. Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk produced by the mother in the first 2-3 days postpartum and provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
D. Meconium is the infant's first stool and not a source of nutrition.
The embryonic stage extends from 16 days through the end of week 8.
A. false
B. true
Full Explanation
The embryonic stage extends from 16 days through the end of week 8.
The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.
A. true
B. false
Full Explanation
The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.