Animal Transport (Digestive System) Flashcards
What are the three types of stomach muscles used in churning?
Longitudinal
Transverse
Circular
The main digestive part of the small intestine is the _______, while the jejunum and ileum are the main ______ part.
Duodenum
Absorptive
Which part of the digestive system houses lots of bacteria?
Cecum
Ileocecal Valve
Valve that regulates passage of undigested material to colon
What do bacteria help with in the digestive system?
Give useful products such as Vitamin K and biotin
What is fecal matter made up of?
Undigested content, cellulose, bacteria
If the colon does not absorb as efficiently, what is the clinical result of this?
Diarrhea
If the colon absorbs too much, what is the clinical result of this?
Constipation
How many sphincters does the rectum have?
2
Which of the rectum’s sphincters are involuntary and voluntary?
The internal is involuntary, and the external is voluntary
What structure in the throat moves up during swallowing?
Larynx
Epiglottis
Structure covering trachea and preventing food and water from going down
True or False: chemical action occurs within the esophagus
False
Peristalsis
Action that moves food down esophagus
Pepsinogen is activated to pepsin by what?
HCl