Digestive Sytem Flashcards

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1
Q

Digestion refers to?

A

The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food

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2
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The pancreas empties its products directly into the?

A

Small intestine

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3
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Digestive system accessory organs are?

A

Salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gall bladder

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4
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One of the key functions of the liver is to?

A

Detoxifies the blood by removing harmful substances

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5
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The function of microvilli is to?

A

Increase surface area in the intestine improving absorption

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6
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Bile is produced by the?

A

Liver

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7
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How does ingested food proceed through the digestive tract?

A

Mouth - oesophagus - stomach - small intestine - large intestine

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What does the pyloric sphincter allow to move from the stomach into intestine?

A

Chyme

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9
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What is the first section of the small intestine?

A

Duodenum

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10
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An extra layer of oblique muscle is found in the?

A

Stomach

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