Chapter 1: Introduction Flashcards
1
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What is the Digestive System?
A
A group of organs.
2
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The Digestive System is known as?
A
The Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract.
3
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What means GI?
A
Gastrointestinal
4
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What does the Digestive System do?
A
Work together to convert food into energy and nutrients to feed the entire body.
5
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What does the digestive tract do?
A
Eliminates what the body doesn’t absorb during the digestive process.
6
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What are the major components of the DIgestive System?
A
The Upper GI Tract, Lower GI Tract and Accessory Organs.
7
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What does the Upper GI Tract consist of?
A
Of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach.
8
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What does the Lower Gi Tract consist of?
A
Of the small and large intestines.
9
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What does the Accessory Organs of the Digestive System consist of?
A
Of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
