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| The sheets of peritoneal membrane that holds the digestive tract in place are called |
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| When we ingest large molecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, they must undergo catabolic reactions whereby enzymes split these molecules. This series of reactions is called: |
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| The dental formula for an adult 2-1-2-3. What does the 1 stand for? |
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| The chemical and mechanical processes of food breakdown are called: |
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| The terminal portion of the small intestine is known as the: |
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| The ducts that deliver bile and pancreatic juice from the liver and pancreas, respectively, unite to form the : |
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| The absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by increasing the surface area of the mucosal lining. Which of the following accomplish this task? |
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| plicae circulares and intestinal villi |
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| The mechanical and chemical receptors that control digestion activity are located: |
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| in the walls of the tract organs. |
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| If an incision has to be made in the small intestine to remove an obstruction, the first layer of tissue to be cut is the: |
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Describe the function of the digestive system, and differentiate between organs of the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs.
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Digests food and breaks it down into smaller fragments so that the body can absorb nutrients.
Alimentary canal: mouth, pharynx esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine
Accessory organs: teeth, tongue and gallbladder
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| Describe the anatomy and basic function of each organ and accessory organ of the alimentary canal. |
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Produce secretions that contribute to the breakdown of foodstuffs
Gallbladder: used in digestion
Tongue: used to guide food down esophagus
Teeth: grinds food into smaller pieces
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| Describe the location and function of the peritoneum. Define retroperitoneal and name the retroperitoneal organs. |
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Located along the walls of the digestive organs. They provide a slippery fluid secreted by the serous membranes which lubricates the organs allowing them to cross one another.
Retroperitoneal: pancreas and large intestine.
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