Therapeutic Agents and Conditions for the Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Know what the main function is of the GI system?

Answer 1

Digestion, absorption, and metabolism

Question 2

Know what part of the nervous system controls the GI system?

Answer 2

Parasympathetic system

Question 3

Know what organs are responsible for ingestion?

Answer 3

Mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, and esophagus

Question 4

Know what organs are responsible for absorption?

Answer 4

Stomach, small intestines, and large intestines

Question 5

Know what organ are responsible for excretion?

Answer 5

Rectal area

Question 6

Know what other name the mouth is called?

Answer 6

Accessary

Question 7

Know what enzyme is released in the mouth during ingestion?

Answer 7

Amylase

Question 8

Know what the names are of the salivary glands?

Answer 8

Sublingual, submandibual, and parotid

Question 9

Know what the purpose of saliva is?

Answer 9

To moisten the esophagus for easy chewing

Question 10

Know what connects the mouth to the esophagus?

Answer 10

Pharynx