Digestive System Anatomy and Function Quiz

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What are the components of the digestive system?

The components of the digestive system are the oral cavity, pharynx, alimentary canal, and accessory organs.

What are the consecutive portions of the alimentary canal?

The consecutive portions of the alimentary canal are the esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), and large intestine (caecum, colon, rectum).

What are the accessory digestive organs?

The accessory digestive organs are teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver and gall bladder, pancreas, and paranasal sinus.

What are the functions of the mouth?

<p>The functions of the mouth include prehension and mastication, providing an alternate or supplemental airway, facilitating communication, defense, and vocalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of the mouth related to?

<p>The wide gape of the mouth is related to the dog's role as a predator, enabling the use of teeth to secure prey and rapid consumption of large pieces of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Digestive System Components

Consists of oral cavity, pharynx, alimentary canal, and accessory organs

Alimentary Canal

Consists of consecutive portions: esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), and large intestine (caecum, colon, rectum)

Accessory Digestive Organs

Include teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and paranasal sinus

Mouth Functions

Performs prehension and mastication
Provides an alternate or supplemental airway
Facilitates intra- and interspecific communication, defense, and vocalization (by facial posturing)