The Gastrointestinal System - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Gastrointestinal System (GI) do?
A
Processes the nutrients and minerals that are important
and disposes of unnecessary waste
2
Q
The GI system is also sometimes referred to as the ____
A
the digestive system
3
Q
The GI comprises two related sets of organs:
the ____ and the ____
A
the GI tract and the accessory organs
4
Q
GI tract
A
A long, continuous tube that stretches from the mouth to the anus
5
Q
In between the GI tract are:
A
- pharynx
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- rectum
6
Q
Food passes straight through the ____ in a line
A
GI tract
7
Q
What are the accessory organs?
A
- salivary glands
- liver
- pancreas
8
Q
What do the accessory organs do?
A
They all help the mechanical and chemical digestion of food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract
