Anatomy and Physiology: Digestive System

Question 1

Stomach

Answer 1

hollow organ that expands as it fills with food

acidic gastric juices begin to break down food to convert to energy

Question 2

small intestine

Answer 2

three parts:

dueodenum

jejunum

ileum

Question 3

large intestine

Answer 3

removes water form waste products

anything not absorbed goes through colon

Question 4

liver

Answer 4

produces bile to aid in breakdown of fats in the small intestine

detoxs harmful substances

stores sugar

assists in the production of blood products

Question 4

liver

Answer 4

produces bile to aid in breakdown of fats in the small intestine

detoxs harmful substances

stores sugar

assists in the production of blood products

Question 5

Gallbladder

Answer 5

storage system for bile from the liver

Question 6

pancreas

Answer 6

produces insulin that will regulate sugar in the bloodstream

also secretes juices that breaks down proteins, carbs and fats

Question 7

spleen

Answer 7

acts a blood filtration system, filters older blood cells

Question 8

appendix

Answer 8

located near the junction of the small and large intestines

made of sympathetic tissue

appendicitis is common cause of abdominal pain