Digestive Tract Overview
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Which section of the small intestine is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

  • Ileum (correct)
  • Duodenum
  • Jejunum
  • Caecum

What is the primary function of the mouth in the digestive system?

  • Chemical digestion of proteins
  • Absorption of nutrients
  • Secretion of gastric juices
  • Mechanical digestion of food (correct)

The liver secretes digestive enzymes that directly aid in digestion.

False (B)

The pharynx is solely part of the digestive system.

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What is the milky fluid called that chyme turns into?

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

The large intestine consists of the caecum, colon, and the __________.

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

What is the bolus turned into after digestion in the stomach?

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

The ________ connects the stomach to the small intestine.

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

Match the following accessory glands with their functions:

<p>Salivary glands = Secrete saliva containing amylase Liver = Secretes bile and stores nutrients Pancreas = Produces pancreatic juices and hormones Gallbladder = Stores bile produced by the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bile?

<p>Emulsify fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs secretes bile to aid in digestion?

<p>Liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The jejunum is characterized by a high density of villi.

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Match each part of the digestive system with its primary function:

<p>Mouth = Mechanical digestion Stomach = Chemical digestion of proteins Small intestine = Nutrient absorption Esophagus = Transporting food to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary glands are responsible for the mechanical digestion of carbohydrates.

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What are the three parts of the large intestine?

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What type of movements assist the food in traveling down the esophagus?

<p>peristaltic movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process?

<p>It helps in the chemical digestion of carbohydrates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

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The epiglottis is responsible for preventing food from entering the respiratory tract.

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The ileum is wider than the jejunum and has a higher blood supply.

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What is the mixture of gastric juices and food called after digestion in the stomach?

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

The __________ is the first part of the small intestine where food receives digestive juices from the liver and pancreas.

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

What is the milk-like fluid produced from chyme called?

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The large intestine leads outside the body through the __________.

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

Match the part of the digestive system with its description:

<p>Mouth = Where food is chewed and mixed with saliva Stomach = Secretes gastric juices and performs mechanical digestion Small intestine = Responsible for nutrient absorption Large intestine = Absorbs water and forms waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

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Which organ secretes bile to aid in digestion?

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Match the following accessory glands with their primary functions:

<p>Salivary glands = Secreting saliva for carbohydrate digestion Liver = Producing bile for fat digestion Pancreas = Secreting pancreatic juices to neutralize acidity Gallbladder = Storing bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is primarily responsible for mechanical digestion.

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Through which structures do nutrients pass into the bloodstream in the small intestine?

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The jejunum is responsible for the majority of water absorption.

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What type of enzymes do salivary glands primarily secrete?

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Flashcards

Digestive Tract

A long tube in the body that breaks down food into nutrients.

Mouth Digestion

Chewing and grinding food mechanically, and mixing with saliva chemically to begin carbohydrate digestion.

Bolus

Chewed food mixed with saliva.

Stomach Digestion

Mechanical churning and chemical digestion of proteins by gastric juices, killing bacteria.

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Chyme

Partially digested food in the stomach.

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Small Intestine Villi

Folds in the small intestine that absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.

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Duodenum

First part of the small intestine that receives digestive juices from accessory organs (liver and pancreas).

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Digestive Juices

Fluids that aid in breaking down food into nutrients during digestion.

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Chyme conversion to chyle

Macromolecules are broken down into basic components, transforming chyme into a milky fluid called chyle.

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Jejunum function

The jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine, absorbs nutrients and has villi to increase its surface area for absorption.

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Ileum function

The ileum, the last part of the small intestine, absorbs water and nutrients; blood supply and wall thickness decrease here.

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Large intestine sections

The large intestine has three parts: the caecum, the colon, and the rectum, leading to the anus for waste expulsion.

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Accessory digestive glands

Glands outside the digestive tract, delivering juices with digestive enzymes into the tract.

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Salivary glands function

Secrete saliva containing amylase, an enzyme that starts carbohydrate digestion.

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Liver function in digestion

The liver produces bile, which aids in lipid digestion.

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Pancreas function (digestive)

The pancreas produces pancreatic juices to reduce acidity in the intestine and aids in digestion.

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Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine, characterized by villi, which increase its surface area for nutrient absorption.

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Caecum, Colon, Rectum?

These are the three parts of the large intestine, leading to the anus for waste expulsion.

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Accessory Glands

These are located outside the digestive tract, but secrete digestive juices containing enzymes into it.

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Salivary glands

They secrete saliva containing amylase to break down carbohydrates.

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What kind of digestion does the mouth do?

The mouth performs both mechanical and chemical digestion. Mechanical digestion involves chewing and grinding food with teeth. Chemical digestion involves saliva breaking down carbohydrates.

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What does the pharynx do?

The pharynx is a tube that connects the mouth to the esophagus. It also connects the nose to the larynx. It has a flap called the epiglottis that closes the respiratory tract to prevent food from entering it.

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What is the role of the esophageal walls?

The walls of the esophagus contract in a process called peristalsis, which propels food down to the stomach.

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What is the role of the small intestine villi?

Small intestine villi are folds that increase surface area for absorption. They contain capillaries that allow nutrients from digested food to enter the bloodstream.

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What is the duodenum?

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It receives digestive juices from the liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic liquid) to help break down food.

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What is the role of the liver in digestion?

The liver produces bile, which helps break down lipids in the small intestine.

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

The pancreas produces pancreatic liquid that neutralizes stomach acid and helps digest food in the small intestine.

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Study Notes

Digestive Tract Overview

  • The digestive tract is a long tube, encompassing the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

Mouth

  • The mouth is a cavity where food is mechanically broken down by teeth.
  • The tongue, containing taste buds, provides the sense of taste and also mechanically digests food.
  • Salivary glands produce saliva, mixed with food by the tongue. Saliva chemically digests carbohydrates.
  • Mastication (chewing) and insalivation (mixing with saliva) form a bolus.

Pharynx

  • The pharynx is a part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
  • The epiglottis, a flap, prevents food from entering the respiratory tract.

Esophagus

  • Peristaltic movements (muscle contractions) move food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Stomach

  • Connected to the esophagus via the cardia.
  • Strong stomach muscles (mechanical digestion) and gastric juices (chemical digestion).
  • Gastric juices kill bacteria and chemically digest proteins.
  • Chyme is the result of digestion in the stomach.

Small Intestine

  • A long tube with glands secreting intestinal juices and villi (folds) containing capillaries.
  • Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through capillaries.
  • Three sections:
    • Duodenum: Receives digestive juices from the liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic juice). Breaks down macromolecules.
    • Jejunum: Middle section with villi, increasing absorption surface area.
    • Ileum: Final section with thinner walls and reduced blood supply, absorbs most water and nutrients.

Large Intestine

  • Wider than the small intestine, comprising the caecum, colon, and rectum.
  • The rectum leads to the anus where feces are expelled.

Accessory Glands

  • Located outside the digestive tract, but their secretions enter it.
    • Salivary glands: Secrete saliva containing amylase, which digests carbohydrates.
    • Liver: Largest gland, secretes bile (stored in gallbladder) for lipid digestion.. Also performs other functions like nutrient storage and toxin removal.
    • Pancreas: Arrowhead-shaped gland located beneath the stomach. Secretes pancreatic juice (into the duodenum) and hormones (into bloodstream).

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This quiz explores the anatomy and function of the digestive tract, including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach. Learn how these organs work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. Test your knowledge on the key components of the digestive system.

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