GENERAL DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
The continuous muscular tube from mouth to anus through which food passes.
A
Alimentary Canal
2
Q
Organs aiding digestion but not part of the tract (e.g., salivary glands, pancreas, liver).
A
Accessory Organs
3
Q
The act of seizing or grasping food.
A
Prehension
4
Q
The process of chewing food.
A
Mastication
5
Q
Breakdown of food into absorbable components.
A
Digestion
6
Q
Uptake of nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
A
Absorption
7
Q
Removal of indigestible substances as solid waste.
A
Elimination
