Digestive and Urinary Test Flashcards
Digestive Functions
P.A.M.I.D
Peristalsis, Absorption, Mastication, Ingestion, Defecation
Ingestion
the taking in of food
mastication
chewing of food
Absorption
food molecules dissolve into body cells
Peristalsis
wave-like contractions that help move food along the GI tract
defecation
elimination of waste product
6 processes of digestion
Ingestion, Propulsion, Chemical digestion, Mechanical digestion, Absorption, defecation
types of teeth
canine, incisors, molars, premolars
Canine
tear food
incisors
cut into food
molars
grinding and chewing
premolars
grind chew and mix
what makes food easier to swallow
mucus and saliva
muscle to move food around
tongue
Salivary glands
produces saliva and empties it into the mouth through small openings called ducts. Aids in digestion and keeps mouth clean.
another name for throat
Pharynx
Pharynx
delivers food and liquid to your esophagus, which sends them on to your stomach.
Your Esophagus – located _______ your __________ – passes food and liquid from your ________to your __________.
behind, trachea, pharynx, stomach
Epiglottis closes over trachea for
swallowing
a muscular organ that takes food from the esophagus, mixes it, then breaks it down and then transfers it to the small intestine
the stomach
the stomach secretes
hydrochloric acid
shape of stomach
j shape
1st part where bile is secreted
Duodenum
most of the small intestines (middle portion)
Jejunum