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What is the function of the taeniae coli in the colon?
What is the function of the taeniae coli in the colon?
Which part of the anal sphincter is under involuntary control?
Which part of the anal sphincter is under involuntary control?
What is the primary role of bile acids in digestion?
What is the primary role of bile acids in digestion?
What distinguishes the pancreas as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
What distinguishes the pancreas as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
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How much pancreatic juice does the pancreas secrete per day?
How much pancreatic juice does the pancreas secrete per day?
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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?
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Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
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What is the term for the mixture of semidigested food produced in the stomach?
What is the term for the mixture of semidigested food produced in the stomach?
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What structure regulates the passage of chyme from the stomach to the duodenum?
What structure regulates the passage of chyme from the stomach to the duodenum?
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Which salivary gland is located just beneath the skin anterior to the earlobe?
Which salivary gland is located just beneath the skin anterior to the earlobe?
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What is the primary role of the large intestine?
What is the primary role of the large intestine?
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Which component of the digestive system connects the oral cavity to the esophagus?
Which component of the digestive system connects the oral cavity to the esophagus?
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The intrinsic salivary glands are known to secrete saliva at what rate?
The intrinsic salivary glands are known to secrete saliva at what rate?
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Which term describes the large tube extending from mouth to anus within the digestive system?
Which term describes the large tube extending from mouth to anus within the digestive system?
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What is a consequence of mumps affecting the parotid gland?
What is a consequence of mumps affecting the parotid gland?
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What distinguishes the ileum's muscularis at the ileocecal junction?
What distinguishes the ileum's muscularis at the ileocecal junction?
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Which function of saliva aids in the digestive process?
Which function of saliva aids in the digestive process?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The digestive system functions as a disassembly line, breaking down nutrients into usable forms for the body.
- It absorbs these usable nutrients, distributing them to body tissues.
- Most ingested foods need to be broken down into smaller components (like amino acids & monosaccharides) for use.
Digestive System Functions
- Ingestion: The selective intake of food
- Digestion: Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into usable forms
- Absorption: The uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream and lymphatic system
- Compaction: Absorbing water and consolidating indigestible material into feces
- Defecation: The elimination of feces
The Mouth (Oral Cavity)
- Also known as the buccal cavity
- Includes teeth, tongue, palate, and cheeks
- Function in ingestion, taste, chewing, speech, and respiration
- Mechanical digestion begins with teeth chewing food – mechanical digestive
- Chemical digestion starts with saliva and amylase in the mouth
Salivary Glands
- Three major pairs: parotid, submandibular, and sublingual
- Secrete saliva at a fairly constant rate, keeping the mouth moist and preventing bacterial growth.
- Intrinsic salivary glands are numerous small glands scattered throughout other oral tissues (like the tongue, lips, and cheeks)
Pharynx
- A funnel-shaped tube connecting the oral and nasal cavities to the esophagus and larynx.
- Acts as a passageway for both air and food.
- Swallowing involves the tongue and soft palate, pushing food into the esophagus.
Esophagus
- A muscular tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach.
- Transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
- Peristaltic contractions propel food downward.
Stomach
- A muscular sac-like organ in the upper left abdominal cavity, inferior to the diaphragm.
- Functions as a food storage site
- Mechanically breaks down food, mixing it with digestive juices (HCl and enzymes). This produces chyme.
- Begins the chemical digestion of proteins and fats.
Small Intestine
- A long, coiled tube extending from the stomach to the large intestine.
- Divided into three segments: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
- The primary site of nutrient absorption – digestion and nutrient absorption occurs
- Long length and extensively folded surface area maximize absorption efficiency
- Receives secretions from the liver (bile) and the pancreas (pancreatic juice) for further digestion.
Large Intestine
- A shorter, wider tube that receives indigestible food residue.
- Absorbs water and salts from the residue, compacting it into feces.
- Four parts: cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal
- Houses gut bacteria that aid in waste breakdown.
- Eliminates feces through defecation.
Liver
- The body's largest gland, located below the diaphragm.
- Involved in bile production, secretion, and excretion (for fat digestion)
- Detoxifies blood.
- Makes numerous substances the body needs
Pancreas
- Endocrine function (release hormones like insulin and glucagon)
- Exocrine function (release pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that help complete the digestive breakdown of all food types.
- Secrete pancreatic juice (containing digestive enzymes) into the duodenum, further breaking down food.
Accessory Structures
- Teeth
- Tongue
- Salivary glands
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
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Explore the intricate workings of the digestive system, which functions as a disassembly line for nutrients. This quiz covers the key processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, compaction, and defecation, as well as details about the mouth's role in digestion. Test your knowledge on how our bodies utilize food effectively.
