X A&P - Chp 19 - The Digestive System Flashcards
1
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Accessory Organs
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- liver
- gall bladder
- pancreas
1
Q
Alimentary Canal
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Mouth-anus
2
Q
LES
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Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Bottom of esophagus, top of stomach
3
Q
Pyloric Sphicter
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End of stomach to Illeum of sm intestines
4
Q
Mastication
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Chewing
5
Q
Hydrolysis
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Adding water (i.e saliva) breaking down food with help of H2O and enzymes
6
Q
Deglutition
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Swallow
7
Q
Digestion starts where
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In the mouth
8
Q
Absorption of nutrients happens here
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Large intestine, Jejunum
9
Q
Accessory Organs that contribute to process of digestion
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Liver, Gb, pancreas, salivary gland
10
Q
Wall of digestive track.
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4 types of ……??????
