ap 2 lab quiz digestive

Question 1

what is the function of the tongue

Answer 1

eating , swallowing , speech , taste sensation , forming bolus

Question 2

what are the two structures of the tongue and what are their functions

Answer 2

taste papilae - make surface of the tongue much larger, have little bumps/ dips . contain taste buds
taste buds - taste sensation , stimulates saliva formation

Question 3

what are the two structures of the stomach and what are their functions

Answer 3

longitudinal folds ( rugae) - have gastric pits and expand the area of the stomach
gastric pits - secrete gastric juice

Question 4

what is a structure and function of the small intestine

Answer 4

villi- finger like projections , increase surface ares

Question 5

what is one structure that the colon lacks , but the small intestine has ?

Answer 5

the colon lacks villi

Question 6

what is the function of the colon

Answer 6

remove water and some nutrients and electrolytes from partially digested food

Question 7

what is the function of the stomach

Answer 7

chemical and mechanical digestion of food.