Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The digestive system is regulated by the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.

2. The mucosa of the alimentary canal from esophagus to anus is composed of simple columnar epithelium.

3. The teeth are involved in mechanical digestion as they are the major organs of mastication.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE

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