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My NBCE - GI Physiology > Functions and Mouth > Flashcards

Functions and Mouth Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of the GI tract?

A

Digestion
Absorption
Excretion
endocrine

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2
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How does the mouth break down food?

A

Mastication (chewing)

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3
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What breaks down carbohydrates and starches in the mouth?

A

Salivary amylase

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4
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Salivary amylase aka?

A

ptyalin

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5
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The salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates and starches into what?

A

maltose

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6
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What other enzymes beside amylase is secreted in the mouth?

A

Lingual lipase

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7
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Lingual lipase is secreted by what?

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Lingual glands in mouth

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