The Alimentary Canal Flashcards
1
Q
Name the organs of the alimentary canal
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Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine
2
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Mouth
A
The site of the entrance of food into the body
3
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Pharynx
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The intersection that leads to both the digestive tract and the breathing tube
4
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Esophagus
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The muscular tube that contracts the mouth and stomach
5
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Stomach
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The large sac-like organ that does a lot (not all or most) of the digestion of food
6
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Small Intestine
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Most food is digested and all food is absorbed in the small intestine
7
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ROLE IN THE ALIMENTARY CANAL-Large Intestine
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Functions to reabsorb water and to compact undigested food into feces
