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Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Alimentary tract
- Lungs (correct)
Which division of the autonomic nervous system increases gastrointestinal motility and secretion?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system increases gastrointestinal motility and secretion?
- Sympathetic
- Both divisions equally
- Parasympathetic (correct)
- Neither division
What is the primary function of the myenteric plexus?
What is the primary function of the myenteric plexus?
- Digest food
- Control motility (contractions) (correct)
- Control secretion and blood flow
- Regulate hormone secretion
What stimulates the secretion of gastrin hormone?
What stimulates the secretion of gastrin hormone?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the main function of the Secretin hormone?
What is the main function of the Secretin hormone?
What is the function of Cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the function of Cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone in the gastrointestinal system?
Which salivary gland is responsible for the highest percentage of salivary secretion?
Which salivary gland is responsible for the highest percentage of salivary secretion?
Which component of saliva is responsible for starting the digestion of starches?
Which component of saliva is responsible for starting the digestion of starches?
What stimulates the secretion of Secretin hormone in the duodenum?
What stimulates the secretion of Secretin hormone in the duodenum?
Flashcards
Digestive System
Digestive System
An organ system for digesting food.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Controls gastrointestinal motility and secretion.
Myenteric Plexus Function
Myenteric Plexus Function
Controls gastrointestinal tract contractions (motility).
Gastrin Hormone Trigger
Gastrin Hormone Trigger
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Salivary Amylase Function
Salivary Amylase Function
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Secretin Hormone Function
Secretin Hormone Function
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CCK Hormone Function
CCK Hormone Function
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Submandibular Glands
Submandibular Glands
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Secretin Hormone Stimulus
Secretin Hormone Stimulus
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Non-function of GI tract
Non-function of GI tract
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