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Match the following structures in the mouth with their functions:
Match the following structures in the mouth with their functions:
Incisors = Cutting and biting Canines = Piercing and tearing Premolars = Crushing and grinding Molars = Grinding and crushing
Match the following substances in saliva with their functions:
Match the following substances in saliva with their functions:
Amylase = Breaks down carbohydrates Lipase = Breaks down fats Mucus = Moistens food for swallowing Enzymes = Breaks down proteins
Match the following processes in the esophagus with their descriptions:
Match the following processes in the esophagus with their descriptions:
Peristalsis = Wave-like muscle contractions that propel food downwards Swallowing = Food is pushed to the back of the mouth by the tongue Gastric emptying = Partially digested food enters the small intestine Gastric digestion = Mixing of food with stomach acid and enzymes for 1-2 hours
Match the following substances in the stomach lining with their functions:
Match the following substances in the stomach lining with their functions:
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Match the following processes in the small intestine with their descriptions:
Match the following processes in the small intestine with their descriptions:
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Match the following functions in the large intestine with their descriptions:
Match the following functions in the large intestine with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Digestive System
Mouth and Teeth
- Primary function: mechanical breakdown of food into smaller particles (chewing)
- Teeth:
- Incisors: cutting and biting
- Canines: piercing and tearing
- Premolars: crushing and grinding
- Molars: grinding and crushing
- Saliva:
- Produced by salivary glands
- Contains enzymes (amylase and lipase) to break down carbohydrates and fats
- Moistens food for swallowing
Esophagus and Swallowing
- Muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach
- Peristalsis: wave-like muscle contractions that propel food downwards
- Swallowing process:
- Food is pushed to the back of the mouth by the tongue
- Food enters the pharynx (throat)
- Epiglottis closes the trachea (windpipe) to prevent food from entering the lungs
- Food enters the esophagus and is propelled to the stomach
Stomach Acid and Digestion
- Primary function: chemical breakdown of proteins and absorption of nutrients
- Stomach lining secretes:
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) to denature proteins and activate digestive enzymes
- Pepsin: breaks down proteins into peptides and amino acids
- Mucus: protects the stomach lining from acid and enzymes
- Gastric digestion: mixing of food with stomach acid and enzymes for 1-2 hours
- Gastric emptying: partially digested food (chyme) enters the small intestine
Small Intestine Absorption
- Primary function: absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream
- Long, thin, and highly folded to increase surface area
- Finger-like projections (villi) and microvilli increase surface area for absorption
- Absorption of:
- Carbohydrates: broken down into glucose
- Proteins: broken down into amino acids
- Fats: broken down into fatty acids and glycerol
- Absorbed nutrients enter the bloodstream and are transported to the liver for processing
Large Intestine and Waste Removal
- Primary function: water absorption, electrolyte absorption, and waste storage
- Also known as the colon
- Water and electrolyte absorption:
- Water is reabsorbed into the bloodstream
- Electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium) are reabsorbed and regulated
- Waste storage:
- Feces are formed and stored in the rectum
- Defecation: waste is eliminated from the body through the anus
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Description
This quiz covers the different parts of the human digestive system, including the mouth and teeth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Learn about the functions of each part and how they work together to break down and absorb nutrients. From mechanical breakdown to waste removal, test your knowledge of the digestive process!
