The Digestive System and Body Metabolism 5

Question 1

Larger in diameter, but shorter than the small intestine
Frames the internal abdomen

Answer 1

Large intestine

Question 2

Functions of the Large Intestine

Answer 2

Absorption of water
Eliminates indigestible food from the body as feces
Does not participate in digestion of food
Goblet cells produce mucus to act as a lubricant

Question 3

Structures of the Large Intestine

Answer 3

cecum
appendix
colon
rectum

Question 4

saclike first part of the large intestine

Answer 4

cecum

Question 5

Hangs from the cecum

Answer 5

appendix

Question 6

Accumulation of lymphatic tissue that sometimes becomes inflamed

Answer 6

(appendicitis)

Question 7

parts of Colon

Answer 7

Ascending
Transverse
Descending
S-shaped sigmoidal

Question 8

external body opening

Answer 8

anus

Question 9

Propulsion in the Large Intestine

Answer 9

Sluggish peristalsis
Mass movements

Question 10

Slow, powerful movements
Occur three to four times per day

Answer 10

Mass movements

Question 11

_______ occurs with relaxation of the voluntary (external) anal sphincter

Answer 11

Defecation

Question 12

Accessory Digestive Organs

Answer 12

Salivary glands
Teeth
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder

Question 13

Salivary Glands

Answer 13

Parotid glands
Submandibular glands
Sublingual glands

Question 14

located anterior to ears

Answer 14

parotid glands

Question 15

Mixture of mucus and serous fluids
Helps to form a food bolus
Dissolves chemicals so they can be tasted

Answer 15

saliva

Question 16

saliva Contains ______ _______ to begin starch digestion

Answer 16

salivary amylase

Question 17

The role is to masticate (chew) food

Answer 17

teeth

Question 18

Humans have two sets of teeth

Answer 18

decidous teeth
permanent teeth

Question 19

20 teeth are fully formed by age

Answer 19

2

Question 20

Replace deciduous teeth beginning between the ages of

Answer 20

6 to 12

Question 21

A full set is __ teeth, but some people do not have wisdom teeth

Answer 21

32

Question 22

Classification of Teeth

Answer 22

Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars

Question 23

Regions of a Tooth

Answer 23

crown
neck
root

Question 24

exposed part

Answer 24

crown

Question 25

parts of crown

Answer 25

Outer enamel Dentin Pulp cavity

Question 26

Region in contact with the gum Connects crown to root

Answer 26

neck

Question 27

Periodontal membrane attached to the bone Root canal carrying blood vessels and nerves

Answer 27

root

Question 28

_______ carrying blood vessels and nerves

Answer 28

Root canal