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What is the primary function of the esophagus?
What is the primary function of the esophagus?
- To connect the pharynx to the stomach, moving the bolus. (correct)
- To produce digestive enzymes.
- To store feces before elimination.
- To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.
What term describes the soupy mixture of partially digested food that exits the stomach?
What term describes the soupy mixture of partially digested food that exits the stomach?
- Lipase
- Enzymes
- Bolus
- Chyme (correct)
The large intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
The large intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
False (B)
Which organ plays a crucial role in breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids?
Which organ plays a crucial role in breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids?
In which part of the small intestine are the majority of nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
In which part of the small intestine are the majority of nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
The _____ is the part of the small intestine responsible for absorbing various vitamins and remaining nutrients from the chyme.
The _____ is the part of the small intestine responsible for absorbing various vitamins and remaining nutrients from the chyme.
What is the main function of the large intestine?
What is the main function of the large intestine?
The stomach is the primary site for beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion.
The stomach is the primary site for beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion.
Which part of the digestive system primarily stores feces until elimination?
Which part of the digestive system primarily stores feces until elimination?
Which structure serves as the upper airway passage?
Which structure serves as the upper airway passage?
Which of the following is the lowest tube serving as a passageway for food?
Which of the following is the lowest tube serving as a passageway for food?
What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
The muscular contractions of the _____ move the bolus into the stomach.
The muscular contractions of the _____ move the bolus into the stomach.
The appendix plays a significant role in the absorption of nutrients within the small intestine.
The appendix plays a significant role in the absorption of nutrients within the small intestine.
Which of the following organs secretes bile?
Which of the following organs secretes bile?
Match each organ with its primary function:
Match each organ with its primary function:
Name the soupy fluid that is partially digested and exits into the small intestine.
Name the soupy fluid that is partially digested and exits into the small intestine.
The nasopharynx is the lowest tube and serves as a passageway for food.
The nasopharynx is the lowest tube and serves as a passageway for food.
The ________ is where feces is stored until elimination.
The ________ is where feces is stored until elimination.
Which of the following assists in digestion by breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids?
Which of the following assists in digestion by breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids?
Flashcards
Esophagus
Esophagus
A muscular tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach, moving the bolus.
Chyme
Chyme
A soupy fluid food, partially digested, exits into the small intestine.
Small intestine
Small intestine
The primary site in the small intestine for nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
Pancreas
Pancreas
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Ileum
Ileum
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Ileum
Ileum
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Large intestine
Large intestine
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Large intestine
Large intestine
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Rectum
Rectum
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Nasopharynx
Nasopharynx
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Laryngopharynx
Laryngopharynx
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Study Notes
- The esophagus is a long muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach and moves the bolus into the stomach.
- Chyme is a soupy fluid food that is partially digested and exits into the small intestine.
- Most nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine.
- The pancreas helps to break down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids with its enzymes.
- Most nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream in the ileum part of the small intestine.
- The ileum part of the small intestine absorbs various vitamins and remaining nutrients from the chyme.
- The large intestine absorbs water and salts and at the same time extracts moisture from the chyme before removal from the body.
- The large intestine is a home to helpful bacteria that assist in digestion.
- The rectum stores feces until elimination.
- The nasopharynx is the upper portion and the passageway of air.
- The laryngopharynx is the lowest tube and passageway for food.
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