Module 13

Question 1

Deglutition

Answer 1

The act of swallowing.

Question 2

Peristalsis

Answer 2

The process of contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle, which pushes food through the alimentary canal.

Question 3

Lumen

Answer 3

The hole in the center of tube.

Question 4

Micronutrients

Answer 4

The nutrients the body needs in small amounts; the vitamins and minerals.

Question 5

Salivory Glands

Answer 5

The first source of amylase secreted into food.

Question 6

Stores excess glucose as glycogen.

Answer 6

Liver

Question 7

The first source of amylase secreted into food.

Answer 7

Salivory Glands

Question 8

The second source of amylase secreted into food.

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

Produces bile.

Answer 9

Liver

Question 10

Has gastric pits that release gastric juices.

Answer 10

Stomach

Question 11

Holds feces and triggers the defecation reflex.

Answer 11

Rectum

Question 12

Does the most nutrient absorption.

Answer 12

Small intestine.

Question 13

Has endocrine and exocrine functions and is an accessory organ.

Answer 13

Pancreas

Question 14

Contains glands which produce CCK

Answer 14

Small intestine

Question 15

Contains glands which produce secretin.

Answer 15

Small intestine.

Question 16

Holds bile and concentrates it.

Answer 16

Gall bladder.

Question 17

Moves food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Answer 17

Esophagus

Question 18

Interconverts macronutrients based on the body’s needs.

Answer 18

Liver