Which of the Following Is Not Considered Part of the GI

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

• A) Anus
• B) Lungs
• C) Colon
• D) Esophagus

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals, playing a crucial role in human development.

Neurosecretory Cells

Specialized neurons that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, bridging the nervous and endocrine systems.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the absorption of water in the kidneys.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones.