Digestive System Flashcards
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What is the region where mechanical digestion occurs?

  • Esophagus
  • Large Intestine
  • Mouth (Oral Cavity) (correct)
  • Small Intestine

    • What is the function of the tongue?

    Organ that mixes food in the mouth

    What do salivary glands produce?

    Enzymes that begin carbohydrate digestion

    What is the pharynx?

    <p>Common passage for food and air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the esophagus?

    <p>A food chute with no digestive or absorptive role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical region is responsible for protein digestion?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cardiac sphincter connect?

    <p>The stomach and esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the small intestine?

    <p>Absorption of most nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major functions does the large intestine perform?

    <p>Water absorption and feces formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rectum's function?

    <p>Store feces until they are excreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anus?

    <p>Opening through which feces are expelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the alimentary canal include?

    <p>Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chyme?

    <p>Food that has been digested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an enzyme?

    <p>A substance that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liver's role in digestion?

    <p>Produces bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the gall bladder?

    <p>Stores bile until it is secreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pancreas produce?

    <p>Juice that neutralizes stomach acid and contains digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appendix?

    <p>Blind sac hanging from the initial part of the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are villi?

    <p>Fingerlike extensions in the intestinal wall that increase surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are microvilli?

    <p>Projections of the plasma membrane that increase surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are accessory organs in the digestive system?

    <p>Salivary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of the digestive system?

    <p>Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is peristalsis?

    <p>Rhythmic wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion?

    <p>Mechanical digestion prepares food for chemical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Digestive System Overview

    • The digestive system includes the alimentary canal, which runs from the mouth to the anus: mouth > pharynx > esophagus > stomach > small intestine > large intestine > anus.
    • Four stages of digestion: ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.

    Mouth and Initial Digestion

    • The mouth (oral cavity) initiates mechanical digestion, breaking food into smaller pieces.
    • The tongue mixes food with saliva, aiding in the digestive process.
    • Salivary glands produce enzymes, particularly amylase, which begin carbohydrate digestion.

    Pharynx and Esophagus

    • The pharynx serves as a common passage for food and air.
    • The esophagus acts as a food chute with no digestive or absorptive functions.

    Stomach Functions

    • The stomach is the anatomical region where mechanical digestion and initial protein digestion occur.
    • Takes approximately 4 hours to empty after a balanced meal; may take up to 6 hours for fatty meals.
    • Cardiac sphincter marks the junction of the stomach and esophagus.

    Small Intestine

    • The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption and is also where the stomach empties its contents.
    • Receives pancreatic juice and bile, which aid in digestion.
    • Villi and microvilli increase surface area for absorption.

    Large Intestine

    • Functions mainly for water absorption and feces formation.
    • Contains four major parts: cecum, appendix, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid), and rectum.
    • The cecum is where indigestible food enters; the appendix can become inflamed.

    Rectum and Anus

    • The rectum stores feces until excretion.
    • The anus is the opening for fecal expulsion.

    Chyme and Enzymes

    • Chyme is the semi-liquid food mixture after digestion in the stomach, entering the small intestine via the pyloric sphincter.
    • Enzymes act as catalysts for biochemical reactions, enhancing absorption and digestion.

    Accessory Organs

    • Accessory digestive organs include salivary glands, liver, gall bladder (stores bile), and pancreas (produces digestive enzymes and neutralizes stomach acid).

    Peristalsis

    • Peristalsis consists of rhythmic wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract, starting from the esophagus and continuing through to the large intestine.

    Digestion Types

    • Mechanical digestion involves preparing food for chemical digestion, starting in the mouth and continuing in the stomach.
    • Chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown of food into absorbable molecules, occurring in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.

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    Explore the key components of the digestive system through flashcards. This quiz covers definitions and functions of various parts, such as the mouth, tongue, and esophagus. Perfect for students learning about human anatomy and physiology.

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