GI A&P

Question 1

Parts of the GI tract

Answer 1

Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine

Question 2

Accessory organs of digestion

Answer 2

Liver
Biliary system
Pancreas

Question 3

Function of digestion

Answer 3

Converts ingested nutrients into simpler forms for transport

Question 4

mouth and accessory organs function

Answer 4

Perform initial phases of digestion

Question 5

Stomach function

Answer 5

Food storage
Digestion
Emptying

Question 6

What is gastric motility regulated by?

Answer 6

Autonomic nervous system
Digestive hormones
Neural reflexes

Question 7

Small intestine functions

Answer 7

Digestion and absorption

Question 8

Types of intestinal motility

Answer 8

Peristalsis
Haustral segmentation

Question 9

Major colon functions

Answer 9

Resorption of water, sodium, chloride, glucose, and urea
Dehydration of undigested residue
Putrefaction of contents by bacteria
Movement of fecal bolus through colon
Elimination of fecal mass

Question 10

Colonic motility

Answer 10

Haustral shuttling
Peristalsis

Question 11

Liver functions

Answer 11

Metabolism and storage of carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
Synthesis of plasma proteins
Detoxification of drugs and toxins
Production of bile

Question 12

Main gallbladder functions

Answer 12

Collect, concentrate, acidify, and store bile

Question 13

Main pancreas functions

Answer 13

Digestion and glucose regulation