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Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing the remaining nutrients?
Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing the remaining nutrients?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Which structure hangs from the cecum but has no clear function?
Which structure hangs from the cecum but has no clear function?
What controls the expulsion of feces from the body?
What controls the expulsion of feces from the body?
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What is the primary role of the jejunum in the small intestine?
What is the primary role of the jejunum in the small intestine?
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What is one of the primary functions of the liver?
What is one of the primary functions of the liver?
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Which combining form refers to the stomach?
Which combining form refers to the stomach?
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Which function involves the liver regulating the body's fuel sources?
Which function involves the liver regulating the body's fuel sources?
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What does the suffix '-ase' signify?
What does the suffix '-ase' signify?
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Which of the following options is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following options is NOT a function of the liver?
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What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?
What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?
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Which function of the liver is primarily concerned with the removal of toxins from the bloodstream?
Which function of the liver is primarily concerned with the removal of toxins from the bloodstream?
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What is the primary role of the digestive enzyme in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of the digestive enzyme in the digestive system?
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What is the function of the soft palate during swallowing?
What is the function of the soft palate during swallowing?
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Which part of the oral cavity helps in the formation of the bolus?
Which part of the oral cavity helps in the formation of the bolus?
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What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands?
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Which component of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the elimination of solid wastes?
Which component of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the elimination of solid wastes?
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What role does the epiglottis play during swallowing?
What role does the epiglottis play during swallowing?
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What are the raised areas on the tongue that contain taste buds called?
What are the raised areas on the tongue that contain taste buds called?
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Which structure of the mouth aids in producing sound?
Which structure of the mouth aids in producing sound?
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How does the esophagus transport food to the stomach?
How does the esophagus transport food to the stomach?
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What is the role of the lymphatic tissue in the oral cavity?
What is the role of the lymphatic tissue in the oral cavity?
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Which part of the stomach is located closest to the esophagus?
Which part of the stomach is located closest to the esophagus?
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What distinguishes the hard palate from the soft palate?
What distinguishes the hard palate from the soft palate?
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What is the primary purpose of the sphincters in the stomach?
What is the primary purpose of the sphincters in the stomach?
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What is the significance of villi in the small intestine?
What is the significance of villi in the small intestine?
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How long is the average small intestine?
How long is the average small intestine?
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Which enzyme found in saliva begins the digestion of starches?
Which enzyme found in saliva begins the digestion of starches?
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Study Notes
Upper Digestive Tract
- The digestive system breaks down food into smaller components for absorption.
- It consists of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs.
Digestive System Functions
- Ingestion: Taking food into the mouth.
- Digestion: Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. Enzymes speed up this process.
- Absorption: Nutrients pass into the bloodstream from the digestive tract.
- Elimination: Solid waste is expelled from the body.
Oral Cavity (Mouth)
- The oral cavity is the beginning of the digestive system.
- The lips hold food and assist in breathing, speaking, and other actions.
- The cheeks form the mouth's side walls.
Palate
- The palate forms the roof of the oral cavity.
- The hard palate is the bony front part.
- The soft palate is flexible and helps to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.
- The uvula aids in sound production.
Tongue
- The tongue is a muscle that moves food around the mouth.
- It helps with speech and preparing food for swallowing.
- Papillae on the tongue contain taste buds.
Tonsils
- Tonsils are lymphatic tissue that filters microorganisms.
- Part of the immune system, protecting the body from foreign entities.
Teeth
- Teeth grind and chew food for easier swallowing.
- Teeth are covered in enamel.
- Gums surround the teeth's sockets.
Salivary Glands
- Salivary glands secrete saliva, which moistens, cleanses, and lubricates the mouth.
- Saliva also contains enzymes that begin the digestion process.
- There are three pairs of salivary glands.
Pharynx and Esophagus
- The pharynx (throat) connects the nasal and oral cavities to the trachea and esophagus.
- The pharynx is a passageway for both air and food.
- The esophagus is a muscular tube that moves food toward the stomach using peristalsis.
- The epiglottis covers the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing.
Stomach
- The stomach mixes and prepares food for further digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
- The stomach has three parts, the fundus, body and antrum.
- The stomach is lined with a mucous membrane and produces enzymes and acid.
- The stomach is bounded by two sphincters.
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
- Includes small and large intestines.
- The small intestine completes digestion and absorbs nutrients.
Small Intestine
- Six meters long, lined with villi to absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.
- Three sections: duodenum, jejunum, ileum.
Large Intestine
- Extracts water from waste material.
- Forms solid waste (feces).
- Several parts: cecum, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum.
Liver
- The liver is the body's largest gland.
- Performs over 500 functions, including:
- producing bile
- detoxifying blood
- storing vitamins and minerals
- making proteins
- regulating the body's fuel.
Anus
- The lower opening of the digestive tract.
- Controlled by two sphincters.
- Defecation occurs here.
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Explore the key components and functions of the upper digestive tract in this quiz. Understand the roles of the oral cavity, palate, and tongue in the digestive process. Test your knowledge of how food is ingested, digested, absorbed, and eliminated.
