Digestive System Flashcards
Digestive System
Complex set of organs, glands & ducts that work together to transform food into nutrients dor cells
Functions of Digestive System
Ingestion, Mastication, Propulsion, Mixing, Digestion, Secretion, Absorprion
Other name for Digestive Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract
Specific Portions of Digestive System
Oral Cavity(Mouth), Pharynx(Throat), Esophagus, Stomach, Small & Large Intestines, Anus
Specific Associated Organs of Digestive System
Salivary Glands, Liver, Pancreas
Oral Cavity Functions
Ingestion & Mastication, Propulsion & Mixing, Digestion & Secretion, Absorption
Pharynx Functions
Propulsion & Mixing, Secretion
Esophagus
Propulsion & Mixing, Secretion
Stomach
Propulsion & Mixing, Secretion, Absorption, Digestion
Small Intestine
Propulsion & Mixing, Secretion, Absorption, Digestion
Large Intestine
Propulsion & Mixing, Absorption, Secretion, Elimination
Other Function of the system aside from absorption of nutrients
Protective Barrier to ingestible/harmful materials
Stratified Epithelium
In oral cavity & esophagus; for protection against abrasion of chewing & swallowing
Columnar Epithelium
Stomach & intestine; secretion of fluids and absorption of nutrients
Four Major Tunics/Layers
Mucuso, Submucosa, Muscularis, Serosa