Digestive System A&P UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Digestive System A&P
Institution
Digestive System A&P
Digestive System A&P UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
alimentary canal - CORRECT ANSWER- digestive tract consisting of a tube running
between the mouth and the anus
salivary glands - CORRECT ANSWER- three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that
secrete saliva; the parotid, ...
Digestive System A&P UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
alimentary canal - CORRECT ANSWER- digestive tract consisting of a tube running
between the mouth and the anus
salivary glands - CORRECT ANSWER- three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that
secrete saliva; the parotid, submandibular (submaxillary), and sublingual glands
gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWER- stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver
liver - CORRECT ANSWER- produces bile and stores glycogen
pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER- produces insulin and glucagon, enzymes, and sodium
bicarbonate
mouth - CORRECT ANSWER- oral cavity; mechanical digestion (chewing) and chemical
digestion of carbs start
pharynx - CORRECT ANSWER- the throat; last place food and air mix
esophagus - CORRECT ANSWER- muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
stomach - CORRECT ANSWER- large muscular sac that continues mechanical digestion and
starts chemical digestion of proteins
small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER- organ in which most chemical digestion takes place
large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER- organ that absorbs water from undigested material
rectum - CORRECT ANSWER- lower part of the large intestine where feces are stored
, ingestion - CORRECT ANSWER- process of taking in food
mechanical processing - CORRECT ANSWER- physical breakdown of foods
chemical digestion - CORRECT ANSWER- process in which enzymes and other chemicals
are used to break foods into their smaller chemical building blocks
secretion - CORRECT ANSWER- process of producing a substance within an organ and
discharging it
absorption - CORRECT ANSWER- process by which nutrient molecules pass through the
wall of the digestive system into the blood
elimination - CORRECT ANSWER- process of passing undigested material out of the anus
defecation - CORRECT ANSWER- elimination of fecal waste through the anus
duodenum - CORRECT ANSWER- first portion of the small intestine which receives
secretions from the gallbladder and pancreas
ileum - CORRECT ANSWER- last and longest portion of the small intestine where most
absorption takes place
jejunum - CORRECT ANSWER- second portion of the small intestine where most chemical
digestion is completed
Peyer's patches - CORRECT ANSWER- collections of lymphatic tissue found along the
length of the small intestine
propulsion - CORRECT ANSWER- movement of food from one organ to the next
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
