Chapter 16

Question 1

What are the parts of the small intestine?

Answer 1

Jejunum, ileum, duodenum

Question 2

Main organs of digestive system?

Answer 2

Mouth
Pharynx 
Esophagus 
Stomach
Small intestine 
Large intestine 
Rectum
Anal canal (stomach, cecum and colon)

Question 3

What are the accessory organs?

Answer 3

Teeth
Tongue 
Salivary glands
Liver 
Gallbladder 
Pancreas 
Appendix

Question 4

Function of incisors?

Answer 4

Cutting function

Question 5

What is the major enzyme present in the saliva?

Answer 5

Salivary amylase

Question 6

Explain salivary glands?

Answer 6

There are 3 pairs of salivary glands
They are located outside the digestive tube
The parotid glands are involved with mumps
Salivary amylase begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates

Question 7

What is peristalsis?

Answer 7

Contractions of the stomach muscles

Question 8

Where does most of the chemical digestion occur mainly?

Answer 8

Duodenum

Question 9

Where does protein digestion start?

Answer 9

In the stomach

Question 10

Pancreas is an exocrine gland?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Lipid digestion is aided by?

Answer 11

Lacteal

Question 12

What is the role of bile?

Answer 12

Help with fat digestion

Question 13

Location of stomach?

Answer 13

Upper left part of abdominal cavity, directly under the diaphragm

Question 14

Functions of the liver?

Answer 14

Manages blood coagulation 
Converts ammonia to urea
Removes cholesterol 
Storing glycogen for later use
Activating Vitamin D
Breaking down nitrogenous waste (from protein metabolism) to urea - which is excreted by kidneys