Unit 7: Genitourinary system & Gastrointestinal system Flashcards
What are the components of the gastrointestinal tract?
The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix
What are the systemic functions of the gastrointestinal tract?
the break down of food into nutrients, absorption of said nutrients, movement of food through the body, and removal of bodily waste
The mouth: what is Mechanical Digestion?
teeth physically breakdown food
The Mouth: what is chemical digestion?
enzymes in saliva begin to break down carbohydrates
What is the function of the esophagus?
muscle contractions carry the food through the esophagus to the stomach
What is the function of the stomach?
gastric juices break down food into chyme
What is the function of the small intestine?
Pushes chyme through, while absorbing nutrients
What is the function of the Large intestine?
absorbs water and vitamins from chyme, chyme becomes feces
What is the function of the liver?
Produces bile, also regulates blood glucose levels
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Stores bile, bile becomes more concentrated and potent
What is the function of the pancreas?
Produces digestive enzymes that neutralize hydrochloric acid as it enters the small intestine
What is the function of the Appendix?
Maybe it stores bacteria? its a time bomb
What are the components of the genitourinary system?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
What are the systemic functions of the genitourinary system?
Removes waste from the blood, producing urine, storing urine eliminating urine
What are the functions of the kidneys?
absorbs water and waste from the renal arteries, and produces urine
