DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question 1

Is composed of the alimentary tract and accessory organs.

Answer 1

Digestive system

Question 2

Large hollow organ, main organ of digestive system.

Answer 2

Stomach

Question 3

Flat, solid organ. Secrets juices that aid in digestion of fats, startches, proteins.

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

Located in the pancreas, produce insulin that regulates sugar in blood stream.

Answer 4

Islets of Langerhans

Question 5

Largest solid organ in abdomen, lies beneath diaphragm RUQ. Produces bile, and aids in immune function, blood clotting, production of plasma

Answer 5

Liver

Question 6

Solid organ located in LUQ. Filters bood

Answer 6

Spleen

Question 7

Hollow pouch acts as reservoir for bile.

Answer 7

Gallbladder

Question 8

Made up of duodenum jejunum and ileum. Nutrients received through walls and distributed through blood stream

Answer 8

Small intestine

Question 9

Parts of food that cannot be absorbed through body go through

Answer 9

Large Intestine COLON

Question 10

The mechanical process of swallowing, chewing (rhythmic movement of matter through digestive tract)

Answer 10

Peristalis