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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

  • To filter waste products from the blood.
  • To store food for later use.
  • To create energy from food.
  • To break down food and absorb nutrients. (correct)

Which organ is NOT part of the alimentary canal?

  • Stomach
  • Rectum
  • Liver (correct)
  • Mouth

What is the primary function of mechanical digestion?

  • To prepare food for enzyme action
  • To chemically transform food into usable forms
  • To break food into smaller pieces physically (correct)
  • To absorb nutrients from the food

During which phase of digestion does food become part of the cell?

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Which of the following substances is NOT typically associated with chemical digestion?

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What happens to food during the digestion process?

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Which substance is not typically involved in the chemical digestion process in the digestive system?

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During which part of digestion does ptyalin (salivary amylase) primarily act?

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What is the role of saliva in the digestive process?

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What is the correct order of the phases of digestion?

<p>Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Elimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for storing food temporarily?

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What best describes the nature of chemical digestion?

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What is one of the main functions of enzymes in the digestive system?

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Which digestive process facilitates the absorption of nutrients?

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What occurs when food passes the pharynx?

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What is formed when food is chewed and mixed with saliva?

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What is the primary role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

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What type of muscular action is responsible for moving food through the digestive tract?

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What is chyme?

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What substance does the pancreas secrete to neutralize acidic stomach contents?

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Which digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas breaks down fats?

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What are the main functions of bile produced by the liver?

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What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

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Which enzyme produced by the pancreas aids in the digestion of starch?

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What is the primary function of the small intestine?

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Which part of the small intestine is connected to the pancreas?

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What structure in the small intestine increases its surface area for absorption?

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What is the role of the large intestine in digestion?

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Which section of the small intestine is characterized by a deep red color due to blood vessels?

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What is a characteristic feature of gallstones?

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What is the significance of the appendix in human anatomy?

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How does the diameter of the large intestine compare to that of the small intestine?

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What causes inflammation in the appendix, leading to appendicitis?

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Which symptoms are associated with Acute Appendicitis according to the patient profile provided?

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Which condition is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits over six months?

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What is the common symptom that differentiates lactose intolerance from other digestive disorders?

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In the provided patient profile, what was observed in the individual suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Acute Appendicitis based on the case study?

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What is typically eliminated from the rectum after temporary storage?

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Which condition can show symptoms like abdominal pain and nausea but is not necessarily linked to food intake?

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What is a potential cause of the 45-year-old female's heartburn and regurgitation?

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Which food type is NOT likely to worsen symptoms of GERD?

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What dietary adjustment can help alleviate Sheila's symptoms of heartburn?

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Why might over-the-counter antacids provide minimal relief for the patient?

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Which statement accurately summarizes the process of digestion?

<p>The alimentary tract includes both digestive and accessory organs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct flow of food through the digestive tract?

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What can lead to food waste according to the lesson synthesis?

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How does the saying 'You are what you eat' reflect a dietary principle?

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Flashcards

Digestion

The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Ingestion

The act of taking food into the body.

Absorption

The process of moving digested food into the bloodstream.

Assimilation

The process of using absorbed nutrients to build and maintain the body's cells and tissues.

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Elimination

The process of removing waste products from the body.

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Alimentary Canal

The tube that runs from the mouth to the anus, where digestion takes place.

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Mechanical Digestion

The process of breaking down food physically, like chewing.

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Chemical Digestion

The process of breaking down food chemically, using enzymes.

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What is Mechanical Digestion?

Reduces large food particles into smaller ones using physical methods like biting, chewing, grinding, and mashing.

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What is Chemical Digestion?

Involves enzymes and chemicals to break down food into simpler substances the body can absorb.

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What is Bolus?

The chewed and mixed food in the mouth, ready to be swallowed.

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What is Mucus?

A slippery substance secreted in the mouth which helps lubricate food, aiding swallowing.

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What is Ptyalin?

An enzyme found in saliva that converts starch into maltose.

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What is the Esophagus?

A tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, transporting food.

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What is the Pharynx?

The part of the digestive system that receives food from the mouth and directs it to the esophagus and trachea.

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What is Peristalsis?

A muscle that helps move food from your throat to your stomach.

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What is the epiglottis?

A flap of cartilage that closes the trachea when swallowing, preventing food from entering the respiratory tract.

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What is the stomach?

A large, J-shaped organ located on the upper left side of the body, responsible for breaking down proteins and producing hydrochloric acid.

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What is the stomach's lining?

A thick, wrinkled membrane lining the stomach where numerous gastric glands are embedded, producing enzymes like pepsin.

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What is hydrochloric acid?

A strong acid produced in the stomach that helps break down food and destroy bacteria.

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What is chyme?

Partially digested food retained in the stomach before being transferred to the small intestine.

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What is the liver?

A large organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen, responsible for producing bile and filtering blood.

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What is the gallbladder?

A small pouch that stores bile produced by the liver until it's needed for digestion in the small intestine.

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Villi

Finger-like projections found on the inner lining of the small intestine, increasing its surface area for better absorption of nutrients.

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Microvilli

Microscopic extensions on the surface of epithelial cells lining the small intestine, further enhancing absorption.

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Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine, shaped like a 'C' and about 10 inches long.

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Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine, characterized by a deep red color due to its abundance of blood vessels.

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Ileum

The longest and final part of the small intestine, where most water and nutrients are absorbed.

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Large Intestine

The large intestine, also known as the colon, absorbs water from undigested food and is larger in diameter than the small intestine.

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Appendix

A small, finger-like structure at the junction between the small and large intestines, considered a vestigial organ with no known function.

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Gallstones

Solid crystals of cholesterol that can form in the gallbladder and block the bile duct, leading to pain and digestive issues.

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GERD

A condition where stomach acid frequently flows back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and regurgitation.

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Lactose Intolerance

A digestive disorder where the body has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in dairy products.

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Irritable Bowel Movement

A condition that causes frequent and often painful bowel movements, often associated with changes in bowel habits and consistency.

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Acute Appendicitis

A sudden inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the colon.

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Alimentary Tract

The main tube of the digestive system, which starts at the mouth and ends at the anus.

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Digestive Enzymes

Enzymes that break down food molecules into simpler substances.

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Small Intestine

The muscular tube that connects the stomach to the large intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs.

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Rectum

A muscular cavity at the end of the digestive tract where feces are temporarily stored before elimination.

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Study Notes

Food Pathway

  • The food pathway involves a series of organs that process food inside the body
  • The process is visualized in a 3D video
  • The pathway involves a flowchart to be copied into a notebook

Digestive System

  • The digestive system comprises structures that form the alimentary canal (digestive tract)
  • It also includes structures/organs that secrete or store substances aiding chemical digestion
  • Functions of the digestive system include ingestion of food, digestion to small nutrients for absorption through membranes, and elimination of indigestible remains

Human Digestive System

  • Accessory Organs: Salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
  • Alimentary Canal: Mouth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon of large intestine, appendix, rectum, and anus

Phases of Digestion

  • Mechanical Digestion: Physically breaking down food into smaller pieces (e.g., chewing, grinding)
  • Chemical Digestion: Chemically changing food using enzymes into a form cells can use(e.g., enzymatic hydrolysis)
  • Ingestion: Taking food into the body
  • Digestion: Breaking down and dissolving food
  • Absorption: Moving digested food into cells
  • Assimilation: Making food part of the cell
  • Elimination: Secretion of unused food in a form of feces

Bread in a Bag

  • Materials needed: plastic bags/cups, crackers/bread, water, vinegar, coke, hydrochloric acid, spoons/stirring rods
  • Procedure involves placing bread in a bag, crushing it, adding water, vinegar, and baking soda to observe changes
  • This experiment demonstrates mechanical and chemical digestion

Two Stages of Digestion

  • Mechanical Digestion: Breaks down food physically via actions like biting, cutting, tearing, and mashing. Occurs from the mouth to stomach and facilitates chemical digestion.
  • Chemical Digestion: Chemically changes food into a usable form. Enzymes play a role. Occurs from the mouth to the intestines. Facilitates absorption of nutrients

Chemical Digestion

  • Carbohydrates: Broken down into simpler forms by enzymes like amylase, sucrase-isomaltase, maltase, and lactase.
  • Proteins: Broken down to smaller peptides by enzymes like pepsin, trypsin, and peptidase.
  • Fats: Broken down by the enzyme lipase

Parts in the Digestive System

  • Mouth: Food is physically broken down by teeth, moistened by saliva, and swallowed as a bolus
  • Bolus: Chewed and mixed food in the mouth
  • Saliva: Contains ptyalin (salivary amylase) which converts starch to maltose
  • Pharynx: Swallowed food passes to the esophagus. It carries air to the trachea
  • Esophagus: Enables transport of swallowed food to the stomach through peristalsis
  • Epiglottis: A cartilage flap that prevents food from going into the respiratory tract
  • Peristalsis: Rhythmic muscular movements that move food down the digestive tract
  • Stomach: Contains gastric glands that produce pepsin for protein breakdown. Hydrochloric acid helps destroy bacteria and breaks down food. Chyme forms after partial digestion
  • Liver: Produces bile used in fat breakdown
  • Gallbladder: Stores bile until needed; releases bile into the small intestine
  • Pancreas: Produces pancreatic juice for neutralizing stomach acid and digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
  • Small Intestine: Completes digestion and absorbs nutrients and water; has finger-like projections (villi) and tiny extensions (microvilli) that maximize absorption; villi and microvilli increase surface area. The duodenum is the first part; the jejunum is the middle part; the ileum is the last part.
  • Large Intestine: Absorbs water from undigested material; known as the colon; a finger-like outgrowth (appendix) is found at the junction of the small and large intestines.
  • Rectum: Stores feces
  • Anus: Feces are eliminated

Digestive System Disorders

  • Case studies of various digestive system disorders are presented for examination and analysis(e.g., Lactose intolerance, GERD, Appendicitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Learning Activities

  • Students are given a learning activity to demonstrate understanding (e.g., labeling the diagrams)

References

  • Relevant resources used for the study are noted (e.g., from textbooks, e-books, or online websites)

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