Which statement best describes the gastrointestinal tract?
a. The gastrointestinal tract is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
b. The gastrointestinal tract is a hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus.
c. The gastrointestinal tract is a baglike structure that propels partially digested food (chyme).
d. The gastrointestinal tract is 5 m long and consists of three segments
Ans: b. The gastrointestinal tract is a hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus.
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