Digestive System Test Review Flashcards
Nutrition
The process of taking food into the body and absorbing the nutrients.
Nutrient
The molecules that the body consumes in order for metabolism to occur smoothly.
List the five nutrients used by the body and examples of each..
- Carbohydrates: pasta, bread, sweet potatoes, oatmeal.
- Fats: nuts, olive oil, avocado, cheese
- Protein: steak, eggs, Greek yogurt
- Vitamins and minerals: oranges, bell peppers, strawberries
- Water: All foods
List the three types of teeth and their purpose…
Incisors- cutting
Canines- tearing
Molars-grinding
What is absorption?
The process of absorbing substances into cells or across tissues and organs through diffusion and osmosis.
What is the appendix and where is it located?
An organ with a purpose uncertain by scientists. Some assume it is used as a store house for good bacteria. It is located off the ascending colon.
List 6 accessory organs
Teeth/tongue Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas Appendix
Define enzyme
Proteins the body makes to break down nutrients.
Where is lipase made, where is it secreted into and what does it digest?
Made in panaceas, mouth and stomach
Secreted into small intestine
Digests fat
Where is Maltase made, where is it secreted into and what does it digest?
Made in small intestine, secreted into small intestine Digests sugars(disaccharides and monosaccharides)
Where is amylase made, where is it secreted into and what does it digest?
Made in the mouth, secreted into mouth, digests starches
Where is peptidase made, where is it secreted, and what does it digest?
Made in small intestine, secreted into small intestine, digested dipeptides into amino acids.
Where is trypsin made, where is it secreted into and what does it digest?
Made in pancreas, secreted into small intestine, digests protein.
Where is pepsin made, where is it secreted into, and what does it digest?
Made in stomach, secreted into stomach, digests protein.
Where is lactase made, where is it secreted into, and what does it digest?
Made in small intestine, secreted into small intestine, digests milk( disaccharides and monosaccharides.)
What is peristalsis and where does it occur?
Muscle contractions that push something down even against gravity. It occurs in the esophagus.
What is bile?
A fluid stored in the gall bladder that is released by the liver to break down fatty acids and fats.
What is a bolus?
A clump of food covered in saliva moving down the esophagus.
What is emulsification?
Mixing that occurs in the small intestine to break up large fat globs into smaller pieces that are easier for bile to break down.
What organism is found on the large intestine and what does in aid in?
Bacteria aids in absorption.
Name two sphincters in the digestive system and their location..
Cardiac sphincter: connects esophagus to stomach, is near heart.
Pyloric sphincter: connects stomach to small intestine.
List the parts and the function of the large intestine?
Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
The large intestine absorbs water and vitamins into the blood stream.
What are the functions of the liver?
Secretes, and makes bile
Detoxifies
Makes proteins to aid in blood clotting
What is the function of the gallbladder?
To store and concentrate bile
What is HCl, where is it produced, and what is it’s purpose?
Hydrochloric acid is produced in the stomach. It breaks down proteins to prepare for digestion and kills harmful bacteria.
Why does your stomach growl when you’re hungry?
The stomach is continually digesting, the growling is the sound of your digestive system churning with an empty stomach.
What are carbohydrates broken into and what is their purpose?
Broken into starch(monosaccharides) is used for energy
What are fats broken down into and what is their purpose?
Fatty acids and glycerol, are used for energy storage and cell membrane building.
What are proteins broken down into and what is their purpose?
Broken into polypeptides and then into amino acids, used by most body cells because they require protein. (Amino acids are the building blocks)
What is water broken down into and what is it’s purpose?
Broken into hydrogen and oxygen, is essential for all life.