Digestive

Question 1

Functions of the digestive system

Answer 1

Ingestion
Digestion
Secretion
Mixing and propulsion
Absorption
Excretion

Question 2

Series of organs in which ingested material moves

Answer 2

Digestive (GI Tract)

Question 3

Not part of the GI tract but has functions associated with digestive activity
Liver, pancreas, gallbladder, salivary glands

Answer 3

Accessory digestive organs

Question 4

It is a continuous tube divided into different organs

Answer 4

GI tract

Question 5

Sections of GI tract from superior to inferior

Answer 5

Mouth
pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine (colon)
Anus

Question 6

Aids in breakdown of ingested materials

Answer 6

Accessory organs

Question 7

Accessory organs from superior to inferior

Answer 7

Teeth
Tounge
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder

Question 8

The inferior space of the GI tract

Answer 8

Lumen

Question 9

4 layers of the GI tract

Answer 9

Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis
Serosa

Question 10

Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lines mouth, pharynx, esophagus and anal canal

Answer 10

Mucosa

Question 11

Composed of dense connective tissue with blood and lymphatic vessels

Answer 11

Submucosa

Question 12

Most sections of the GI tract contain 2 layers in the __________

Answer 12

Muscularis

Question 13

Superficial wall layer furthest from the muscularis

Answer 13

Serosa

Question 14

Uses force generated by muscles to digest nutrients

Answer 14

Mechanical digestion

Question 15

Utilizes enzymes and other secretions to break down ingested material

Answer 15

Chemical digestion

Question 16

Sequencial alternating waves of contraction and relaxation by layers of muscularis

Answer 16

Peristalsis

Question 17

Serous membrane that holds abdominal organs in position

Answer 17

Peritoneum

Question 18

Helps hold abdominal organs in place

Answer 18

Mesenteries

Question 19

Also known as oral cavity

Answer 19

Mouth

Question 20

Functions in ingestion, swallowing, sensation and speech

Answer 20

Tounge

Question 21

Secretes saliva into oral cavity

Answer 21

Salivary glands

Question 22

Begins chemical digestion and moistens food

Answer 22

Saliva

Question 23

Organs similar to bones that are used tear grind and mechanically breakdown food

Answer 23

Teeth

Question 24

Funnel like passageway for food and air

Answer 24

Pharynx

Question 25

Flat muscular tube that connects pharynx to stomach

Answer 25

Esophagus

Question 26

Hollow muscular organ that continues chemical and mechanical digestion

Answer 26

Stomach

Question 27

Retroperitoneal organ at posterior of abdomen Both an endocrine and digestive organ

Answer 27

Pancreas

Question 28

Digestion begins in the

Answer 28

Mouth

Question 29

Begins with acid in the stomach

Answer 29

Protein digestion

Question 30

Pancreatic enzymes are involved in this digestion

Answer 30

Nucleic acid digestion

Question 31

Digestion converts material into small molecules that can be easily __________

Answer 31

Absorbed

Question 32

Are absorbed as monosaccharides

Answer 32

Carbohydrate absorption

Question 33

Bile acids in ___________ emulsify ______

Answer 33

Lipid digestion Lipid