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Anatomy and Physiology
Final Exam
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
04/20/2009
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Functions of the Digestive System
 Definition

1)Ingestion - eating

2)Mechanical processing - mastication

3) Digestion - chemichal and mechanical

4) Secretion - enzymes and mucous

5) Absorption - nutrients and ions

6) Excretion - waste removal
Term
Metabolism:
 Definition

v Anabolism:
–Synthesis of new organic compounds. (build up)
v



 Catabolism:
–Breaking down of compounds to release energy to synthesize ATP (break down)
Term

CaToBoLiC Reations:


 

"What two things are needed?"

 Definition

 

vTwo ingredients are needed for a catabolic reaction
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1) - Oxygen
2) - Organic Molecules
  • •Molecules broken down by enzymes
    • E.g., carbohydrates are broken down into short carbon chains; proteins broken down into  amino acids
Term
Components of the Digestive System: (picture)
 Definition
[image]
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