Which of the following is NOT a basic process of the gastrointestinal system?
A) motility
B) secretion
C) digestion
D) filtration
E) absorption

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Filtration is not considered a basic process of the gastrointestinal system. The primary processes include motility (movement of food through the GI tract), secretion (release of digestive enzymes), digestion (breakdown of food into absorbable units), and absorption (uptake of nutrients into the body). Filtration is more commonly associated with the function of the kidneys in the urinary system.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Basic Process of the Gastrointestinal