Digestive System Study Guide
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| What are the six functions of the digestive system? | Ingestion, Mechanical Processing, Digestion, Secretion, Absorption and Excretion
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| What are the four steps in digestion? | 1. Crushing and grinding 2. Chemical Breakdown 3. Extracting material 4. Removal of water
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| What are the three main glands that deliver fluid to soften food? | Salivary Glands
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| What is the name of the trap door that covers the trachea to prevent food and fluids from draining into the lungs? | Epiglottis
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| What is the name of the muscular tube that takes the food to the stomach? | Esophagus
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| The contraction of the muscles to move the food along the digestive tract is called what? | Peristalsis
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| What are the three parts of the small intestines? | 1. Duodenum 2. Jejunum 3. Iluem
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| Which part of the small intestine does the break down of food continue? | Duodenum
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| What organ is called the body's sugar control board? | Pancreas
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| Which organ produces bile? | Liver
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| Where does bile get stored in our bodies? | Gall Bladder
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| This part of the digestive system has no postive function? | Appendix
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| This is also know as our colon? | Large Intestines
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| What are the three main parts of our colon? | 1. Ascending 2. Transverse 3. Descending
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| Where do we store the waste in our digestive system? | Rectum
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| Where does digestion begin? | Mouth
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| What is the fluid called that is released from three glands found in our mouth? | Saliva
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| Which of the six nutrients are started breaking down from the saliva? | Carbohydrates
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| Are the muscle contractions called pertistalsis voluntary or involuntary? | Involuntary
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| The digestive juices in our stomach contains what very strong acid? | Hydrochloric Acid
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| How long are the small intestines? | 7 meters (21 feet) - Adult
4 meters (12 feet) - Child/teen
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| Bile is a substance that breaks down which nutrient? | Fat
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| The pancreas produces enzymes that help break down which nutrient? | Protein
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| Which nutrient is absorbed in the bloodstream as it moves through the large intestine? | Water
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| Which part of our digestive system is also known as the UPS system? | Large Instestines
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| What is the name of the valve found at the top of the stomach? | Cardiac
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| What is the name of the valve found at the bottom of the stomach? | Pyloric
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| How long is the colon? | 2 meters
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| What condition causes a burning sensation in the Esophagus? | Heart Burn
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| What is the condition called when the Appendix becomes inflamed and could burst? | Appendicitis
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| What is the condition called when the intestines push stools through the bowel before the water in the stool can be reabsorbed? | Diarrhea
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