Physiology of the Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
The digestive system of any adult is approx. ___ - extending from the mouth to the anus. This long passageway has many different terrains or stations for physiological activity to occur. It’s where the stuff on the table, in the garden and on the shelves at your grocery store gets transformed into the energy that fuels you.
A
30 ft long
2
Q
The energy that fuels you is in the form of
A
- Simple sugars aka glucose, fructose, & galactose
- Amino Acids aka building blocks of proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
3
Q
4 phases of physiological digestion
A
cephalic
esophageal
gastric
intestinal
