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Which component found in chocolate is suggested to improve brain function?
Which component found in chocolate is suggested to improve brain function?
- Theobromine (correct)
- Antioxidants
- Flavonoids
- Caffeine
The esophagus primarily functions in the digestion of food through the use of gastric acid.
The esophagus primarily functions in the digestion of food through the use of gastric acid.
False (B)
What is the term for the food mass that the tongue helps to swallow?
What is the term for the food mass that the tongue helps to swallow?
bolus
The chemical digestion in the stomach occurs with the use of ______ acid.
The chemical digestion in the stomach occurs with the use of ______ acid.
Match the following digestive system components with their primary function:
Match the following digestive system components with their primary function:
Which of the following diseases is characterized by rice water stool?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by rice water stool?
Eating meals irregularly is a recommended preventive measure for digestive diseases.
Eating meals irregularly is a recommended preventive measure for digestive diseases.
What part of the digestive system connects the pharynx to the stomach?
What part of the digestive system connects the pharynx to the stomach?
The ______ and liver support the digestion process.
The ______ and liver support the digestion process.
Match the digestive processes to their location:
Match the digestive processes to their location:
Where in the digestive system does absorption mainly occur?
Where in the digestive system does absorption mainly occur?
Humans are capable of digesting cellulose.
Humans are capable of digesting cellulose.
What does LBM stand for in the context of the colon?
What does LBM stand for in the context of the colon?
[Blank] is characterized as slow digestion in the colon.
[Blank] is characterized as slow digestion in the colon.
Match the colon's functions with the consequences of their disruption:
Match the colon's functions with the consequences of their disruption:
What is the primary function of the colon/large intestine?
What is the primary function of the colon/large intestine?
The anus is controlled entirely by involuntary muscles.
The anus is controlled entirely by involuntary muscles.
What two components are extracted in the small intestine?
What two components are extracted in the small intestine?
Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease can lead to ______.
Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease can lead to ______.
Match the following
Match the following
Which of the following organs does the process of absorption proceed to?
Which of the following organs does the process of absorption proceed to?
The mouth is an important site for chemical and mechanical digestion.
The mouth is an important site for chemical and mechanical digestion.
What does the teeth help to do?
What does the teeth help to do?
The salivary gland function is to ______ the food.
The salivary gland function is to ______ the food.
Match the following definition
Match the following definition
Why are water and exerise important during digestion
Why are water and exerise important during digestion
Colon cancer is not a digestive disease
Colon cancer is not a digestive disease
Water and ______ aids in digestive health.
Water and ______ aids in digestive health.
What organ does chemical digestion occur?
What organ does chemical digestion occur?
Loose Bowl Movement result in constipation
Loose Bowl Movement result in constipation
What are the two different anus?
What are the two different anus?
Stomach utilizes what kind of acid ______?
Stomach utilizes what kind of acid ______?
Match the following with diseases and definition
Match the following with diseases and definition
What two things can help prevent digestive diseases?
What two things can help prevent digestive diseases?
Water is not needed in the digestive system
Water is not needed in the digestive system
List 3 organs that are part of the digestive system?
List 3 organs that are part of the digestive system?
The Large Intestine absorbs ______?
The Large Intestine absorbs ______?
Flashcards
What is a Bolus?
What is a Bolus?
A mass of food that has been chewed and mixed with saliva.
What is Chyme?
What is Chyme?
The pulpy acidic fluid which passes from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partly digested food.
What organs help digestion?
What organs help digestion?
Organ that work together (pancreas & liver) to aid digestion.
What is mechanical digestion?
What is mechanical digestion?
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What is chemical digestion?
What is chemical digestion?
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What is the role of teeth?
What is the role of teeth?
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What is the role of Salivary Glands?
What is the role of Salivary Glands?
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What is the Tongue's digestive role?
What is the Tongue's digestive role?
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What is the role of the Stomach?
What is the role of the Stomach?
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What is Absorption?
What is Absorption?
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What is hydrochloric acid?
What is hydrochloric acid?
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Can humans digest cellulose?
Can humans digest cellulose?
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What is the role of the small intestine?
What is the role of the small intestine?
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What is the role of the colon/large intestine?
What is the role of the colon/large intestine?
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What does LBM stand for?
What does LBM stand for?
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What is constipation?
What is constipation?
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Is the Anus voluntary or involuntary?
Is the Anus voluntary or involuntary?
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What is diarrhea?
What is diarrhea?
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Study Notes
- The digestive system is investigated at an organismal level.
- Chocolate contains Theobromine, which may improve brain function.
- Bolus and Chyme are factors in digestion
- The pancreas and liver are key organs.
- Water and exercise aid in digestion.
Process of Digestion
- Digestion starts in the mouth, involving both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.
- Teeth break down food.
- Salivary glands secrete saliva to lubricate food.
- The tongue helps in swallowing.
- The Pharynx and Esophagus act as a pathway for food.
- The stomach is the site for chemical digestion, utilizing gastric acid.
- Hydrochloric acid is produced in the stomach.
- Absorption proceeds to the circulatory system.
- Humans cannot digest cellulose.
- The small intestine is responsible for absorption and extracts nutrients.
- The colon/large intestine absorbs water along with electrolytes.
- Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) is noted.
- Constipation indicates slow digestion.
- The anus functions involuntarily and voluntarily.
- Normal bowel movement occurs once a day.
- Diarrhea is characterized by bowel movements more than 3 times a day.
- Nutrients include fiber.
Diseases affecting the digestive system
- Cholera is characterized by rice water stool.
- Colon cancer is a serious disease.
- Gastritis/Peptic Ulcer Disease involves ulceration.
Prevention
- Eating on time can help prevent digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation.
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