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 structure is 5 m long and consists of three segments.

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The gastrointestinal tract is a hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus.The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.The stomach is a baglike structure that secretes digestive juices,mixes and stores food,and propels partially digested food (chyme)into the duodenum.The small intestine is 5 m long and has three segments.

Which Statement Best Describes the Gastrointestinal Tract