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respiratory system
nervous system
cardiovascular system
The digestion of proteins begins in this part of the digestive system.
Bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, and lecithin are stored by this organ.
immunity
Many organisms, such as birds, have ceca (digestive pouches) in which bacteria break down difficult to digest plant materials. These ceca are homologous to which of the above in humans?
integumentary system
skeletal system
Enzymatic digestion of proteins occurs primarily in this organ.
This organ absorbs about 95% of the water that enters the human body, either as fluids or as part of food being eaten.
Responses:
glucose is the basic source of energy for the brain
water provides moisture needed for gas exchange
gastric juice and stomach enzymes destroy bacteria
small intestine
stomach
large intestine
gall bladder
appendix
absorbed calcium and phosphorus are the main minerals in this tissue
excess calories stored as insulating fat
iron used in red blood cells to make hemoglobin

Correct Answer:

respiratory system
nervous system
cardiovascular system
The digestion of proteins begins in this part of the digestive system.
Bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, and lecithin are stored by this organ.
immunity
Many organisms, such as birds, have ceca (digestive pouches) in which bacteria break down difficult to digest plant materials. These ceca are homologous to which of the above in humans?
integumentary system
skeletal system
Enzymatic digestion of proteins occurs primarily in this organ.
This organ absorbs about 95% of the water that enters the human body, either as fluids or as part of food being eaten.
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