NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hollow tube where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream is called the ____
A
esophagus
B
stomach
C
small intestine
D
large intestine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jejunum. The jejunum is the middle part of the small intestine, between the duodenum and ileum. Most digestion and nutrient absorption takes place in the jejunum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine is a hollow tube that runs from the stomach to the large intestine (colon).

Detailed explanation-3: -A long tube-like organ that connects the stomach and the large intestine. It is about 20 feet long and folds many times to fit inside the abdomen. The small intestine has three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It helps to further digest food coming from the stomach.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hollow gut is gastrovascular cavity opening. Ther is no difference between gastrovascular cavity and hollow gut. The gastrovascular cavity is the primary organ of digestion and circulation in two major animal phyla: the Cnidaria (including jellyfish and corals) and Platyhelminthes(flatworms).

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