15 Questions
What is the medical term for the digestive tract?
Gastrointestinal tract
Which organ is not part of the small intestine?
Gallbladder
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
Move food from mouth to esophagus
What is the term for the process by which the teeth chew food in the mouth?
Mastication
What is the approximate duration for food to travel the length of the digestive tract?
24 - 36 hours
Which organ does not belong to the digestive system?
Kidney
What is the function of mucus in the digestive tract?
To coat and protect the lining of the digestive tract
Which type of digestion involves the mastication and mixing of food?
Mechanical digestion
What is the function of enteric sensory neurons in the digestive tract?
Detect changes in the chemical composition of digestive tract contents or detect mechanical changes
Which neurotransmitter stimulates digestive tract motility and secretions?
Acetylcholine
Which hormone helps regulate many digestive tract functions?
Gastrin
What does the process of absorption involve?
Moving molecules out of the digestive tract and into the blood or lymphatic system
What is the primary function of segmental contractions in the small intestine?
To propel food by moving it back and forth within the digestive tract
What is the function of liver secretions in digestion?
Break down large lipids into much smaller droplets
What is Hirschprung disease primarily caused by?
Absence of enteric neurons in the distal large intestine
Learn about the digestive system and its components, including the digestive tract and accessory organs. Understand the functions and terminology associated with the digestive system.
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