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Which of the following is NOT a stage of digestion?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of digestion?
- Absorption
- Restoration (correct)
- Ingestion
- Elimination
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?
- Absorption of nutrients
- Elimination of waste
- Mixing and breaking down food (correct)
- Ingestion of food
Which organ is NOT classified as part of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which organ is NOT classified as part of the gastrointestinal tract?
- Esophagus
- Large intestine
- Pancreas (correct)
- Rectum
Which of the following processes involves the movement of food along the alimentary tract?
Which of the following processes involves the movement of food along the alimentary tract?
What role does the liver play in digestion?
What role does the liver play in digestion?
What is the primary function of the tongue in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the tongue in the digestive system?
Which layer is the innermost part of the GIT wall?
Which layer is the innermost part of the GIT wall?
What happens to undigested food substances in the digestive process?
What happens to undigested food substances in the digestive process?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the mouth?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the mouth?
Which structure separates the mouth from the oropharynx?
Which structure separates the mouth from the oropharynx?
Which of the following nerves are primarily responsible for the motor functions of the tongue?
Which of the following nerves are primarily responsible for the motor functions of the tongue?
What is the total number of teeth present in a complete set of baby teeth?
What is the total number of teeth present in a complete set of baby teeth?
Which of the following materials is NOT found in the pulp cavity of a tooth?
Which of the following materials is NOT found in the pulp cavity of a tooth?
At what age do the permanent teeth in deciduous teeth typically complete their formation?
At what age do the permanent teeth in deciduous teeth typically complete their formation?
Which functions are primarily associated with the tongue?
Which functions are primarily associated with the tongue?
What is the primary function of the mouth?
What is the primary function of the mouth?
What role does the tongue play in the mouth?
What role does the tongue play in the mouth?
Which structure attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
Which structure attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the mouth?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the mouth?
What supplies blood to the tongue?
What supplies blood to the tongue?
Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anal canal.
- Digestive process stages are ingestion, propulsion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.
Accessory Organs
- Essential organs aiding digestion: liver, pancreas, gallbladder, tongue, and teeth.
Digestive Activities
- Ingestion: Intake of food and liquids into the alimentary canal.
- Propulsion: Mixing food and moving contents along the digestive tract.
- Digestion: Breakdown of food into smaller molecules, involving processes like chewing.
Absorption and Elimination
- Absorption: Process where digested food passes from the alimentary canal into the bloodstream for body cell utilization.
- Elimination: Excretion of undigested food substances as feces.
Gut Structure
- The GIT wall consists of four layers:
- Mucosa
- Submucosa
- Muscular layer
- Fibrous layer
Mouth
- Also known as the oral cavity, it is bounded by muscles and bones, with lips anteriorly and oropharynx posteriorly.
- Functions include:
- Ingestion of food
- Chewing and facilitating taste and smell
- Swallowing
Tongue
- Muscular organ located at the floor of the oral cavity, attached to the hyoid bone.
- Surface covered with papillae and taste buds, with sensory nerves for taste and touch.
- Plays essential roles in mastication, deglutition (swallowing), speech, and taste.
Tongue Structure
- Composed of muscular tissue, attached via the frenulum (mucous membrane).
- Superior surface features papillae, which contain specialized nerve endings for taste.
- Blood supply from the lingual branch of the external carotid artery; venous drainage through ligual veins to internal jugular veins.
Nerve Supply to Tongue
- Supplied by the hypoglossal, glossopharyngeal, and facial nerves.
Teeth
- Humans have 20 primary (deciduous) teeth in each jaw, with the full set completed by age 24.
- Permanent teeth replace the primary teeth, totaling 32 by age 21.
- Each tooth consists of a root and neck, with a pulp cavity surrounded by dentin, enamel, and cementum.
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Test your knowledge of the digestive system, including the stages of digestion and the components of the gastrointestinal tract. This quiz covers everything from ingestion in the mouth to elimination through the anus, as well as the roles of accessory organs. Perfect for anyone studying human biology or anatomy.
