Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 4th Edition Rizzo Test Bank | Chapter 1 - 19 Updated Guide 2022
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THE
DIGESTIVE
SYSTEM
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recognize, illustrate and label correctly the different tissue types of the digestive system. Please
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FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
•Ingestion—taking in food
•Digestion—breaking food down both physically and chemically
•Absorption—movement of nutrients into the bloodstream
•Defecation—rids the body of indigestible waste
ORGANS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
•Two main groups of organs
•Alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract)—continuous coiled hollow tube. These organs ingest,
digest, absorb, and defecate. The organs of the alimentary canal are:
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