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1. The nurse is reviewing with a client the digestive pathway. The nurse asks the client to
place the steps in the correct sequence. Which is correct?
1. The physical breakdown of food is accomplished by the process of mastication.
2. The chemical breakdown of food occurs by the release of various enzymes.
3. The process of churning the food takes place in the pylorus of the stomach.
4. Absorption of the dissolved molecules occurs in the small intestine. The molecules
are then taken into circulation.
5. Dilution of the food entering the digestive tract is accomplished by water and various
enzymes.
A) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
B) 2, 4, 3, 5, 1
C) 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
D) 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
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2. What is the function of the salivary gland?