Chapter 17 Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What is Digestion?
A
The chemical and mechanical breakdown of foods into simpler forms
2
Q
What are the processes of digestion?
A
Chemical and mechanical
3
Q
What are the organs of the digestive system?
A
Mouth, Pharnyx, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, stomach, anal canal (rectum)
4
Q
What are the accessory organs?
A
Salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
5
Q
Functions of the stomach
A
- receives food from esophagus
- mixes food with gastric juice (chime)
- Initiates protein digestion
- has limited absorption
- moves food into small intestine
6
Q
What is the site of nutrient absorption?
A
Small intestine
7
Q
What is the site of water absorption?
A
Large intestine
8
Q
What does gastric mean?
A
Stomach
9
Q
What does peri- mean?
A
Around
