Anatomy of the Digestive System
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Which part of the pancreas is referred to as the end part?

  • Head
  • Tail (correct)
  • Neck
  • Body

What are the two lobes of the liver that are labeled on the diagram?

  • Left Lobe and Right Lobe (correct)
  • Anterior Lobe and Posterior Lobe
  • Medial Lobe and Lateral Lobe
  • Superior Lobe and Inferior Lobe

Which structure is clearly labeled as a separate organ in the diagram?

  • Gallbladder (correct)
  • Spleen
  • Stomach
  • Cecum

Which part of the pancreas serves as the middle section?

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Which two parts of the pancreas are labeled on the diagram along with their position?

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What is the role of the pyloric sphincter in the stomach anatomy?

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Which part of the stomach is connected to the esophagus?

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Which anatomical feature of the stomach is responsible for the storage and mixing of food?

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What does the term 'rugae' refer to in stomach anatomy?

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What structure connects the stomach to the first part of the small intestine?

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Fundus

The rounded, upper part of the stomach.

Body of the Stomach

The central, main portion of the stomach where food mixes with gastric juices.

Pylorus

The lower portion of the stomach connecting to the small intestine.

Pyloric Sphincter

A muscular valve regulating food passage from the stomach to the duodenum.

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Rugae

The folds in the stomach lining that increase the surface area for digestion.

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Left Lobe of the Liver

One of the two main sections of the liver, located on the left side.

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Right Lobe of the Liver

One of the two main sections of the liver, located on the right side.

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Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile produced by the liver.

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Head of the Pancreas

The part of the pancreas connected to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

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Tail of the Pancreas

The narrow end of the pancreas, extending towards the spleen.

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Study Notes

Stomach (frontal section)

  • The stomach is a vital organ in the digestive system.
  • The image shows a frontal (or cross-sectional) view of the stomach.
  • Key parts of the stomach, as labeled in the image, include:
    • Esophagus
    • Rugae
    • Pylorus
    • Duodenum
    • Pyloric sphincter
    • Pyloric region
  • The cardiac opening is the point where the esophagus connects to the stomach.
  • The pylorus is the narrow, lower portion of the stomach, and it terminates in the pyloric sphincter.
  • The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of chyme from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.
  • The image also highlights the greater curvature of the stomach.

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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the pancreas and stomach with this quiz. Identify key structures and their functions based on various questions related to the digestive system. Perfect for students studying human biology or anatomy!

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