GI system anatomy

Question 1

Upper GI

Answer 1

mouth, esophagus, stomach

Question 2

lower GI

Answer 2

duodenum
jejunum
ileum

Question 3

lower GI- large intestine

Answer 3

ascending colon 
transverse colon 
descending colon 
sigmoid colon 
rectum 
anus

Question 4

gland organs

Answer 4

gallbladder
liver
pancreas

Question 5

gallbladder

Answer 5

stores and releases bile into the dudodenum to assist with digestion

Question 6

liver

Answer 6

bile produced and is necessary for absorption of lipid soluble substances, assists with RBC and vitamin K production, regulates serum level of carbs, proteins, and fats

Question 7

pancreas

Answer 7

exocrine- secretes bicarbonate and digestive enzymes into the duodenum

endocrine- secretes insulin, glucagon, and other hormones into the blood to regulate serum glucose level

Question 8

duodenum

Answer 8

neutralizes acid in food from the stomach and mixes pancreatic and biliary secretions with food

Question 9

jejunum

Answer 9

absorbs water, electrolytes, and nutrients

Question 10

ileum

Answer 10

absorbs bile and intrinsic factors to be recycled

Question 11

What anatomical structure is covered by the epiglottis

Answer 11

larynx