Chapter 3.2 (page 38) Flashcards
There are 6 primary organs of the GI. Name them.
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
The cheeks are the lateral walls of the mouth and are formed by __________ muscle.
Buccinator
TRUE or FALSE:
The External Anal Sphincter is involuntary and the Internal Anal Sphincter is can be controlled.
FALSE.
The Internal Anal Sphincter is involuntary and the External Anal Sphincter is voluntary.
The Large Intestines run from ___________ to the ___________ and is about ______ in length.
Ileocecal valve
Anus
1.5 m
The Large Intestine can be divided into seven parts. Name the parts.
Cecal
Ascending Colon
Transverse Colon
Descending Colon
Sigmoid Colon
Rectum
Anal
The 3 subdivisions of the Small Intestines are: ________, ___________ and _____________.
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
The Pharynx, aside from being a digestive organ, is also a part of the_____________. It can be divided into three parts which are:
Respiratory System
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
The _________ enable us to taste as these have sensory receptors for sweet, salty, bitter and sour.
Taste Buds
The __________ muscular, mucus-lined tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach.
Esophagus
_________________ is a burning, radiating pain that occurs when gastric juice regurgitates into the esophagus.
Heartburn
**Gastroesophageal Reflex **
After the “food” has been chemically and mechanically broken down, it is now called __________.
Chyme
This is the temporary storage tank of the food where protein breakdown begins.
Stomach
What are the 3 layers in the tunica muscularis of the stomach? Name them outer to inner.
Longitudinal
Circular
Oblique
The digestive action of the stomach varies from the type of the food. It takes approximately _______ for carbohydrates and _________ for fats and proteins.
45 mins
2 hours
This is the major digestive organ of the body. Here, digestion is completed and almost all absorption occurs.
Small Intestine
