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Ch. 17 Digestion Review
1. List of the major parts of the alimentary canal.
2. List the accessory organs of the digestive system.
3. Name the four layers of the alimentary canal wall.
4. Distinguish between mixing movements and propelling movements.
5. Define peristalsis.
6. Explain the primary function of teeth. How does this function influence chemical digestion?
7. Discuss the functions of saliva.
8. List and describe the locations of the major salivary glands.
9. Name the most important enzyme in gastric juice and explain its function.
10. List and explain the function of each major secretion of the stomach (4).
11. List and explain the function of each major secretion found in pancreatic juice (7).
12. What organ secretes bile?
13. Explain the function of bile salts.
14. What are the 3 parts of the small intestine? Give a function for each.
15. Describe the functions of intestinal villi.
16. List and explain the function of each major secertion of the intestinal mucosa (7).
17. What does the small intestine absorb?
18. What are the major regions of the large intestine?
19. Describe the defecation reflex.
20. What are the 3 major hormones of the digestive system? What is the function of each?
21. Provide a function for each of the following:
a. mouth
e. large intestine
b. pharynx/esophagus
f. liver
c. stomach
g. gallbladder
d. small intestine
h. pancreas
22. Be able to locate and identify all digestive organs (including the accessory ones).
Ch. 17 Digestion Review
1. List of the major parts of the alimentary canal.
2. List the accessory organs of the digestive system.
3. Name the four layers of the alimentary canal wall.
4. Distinguish between mixing movements and propelling movements.
5. Define peristalsis.
6. Explain the primary function of teeth. How does this function influence chemical digestion?
7. Discuss the functions of saliva.
8. List and describe the locations of the major salivary glands.
9. Name the most important enzyme in gastric juice and explain its function.
10. List and explain the function of each major secretion of the stomach (4).
11. List and explain the function of each major secretion found in pancreatic juice (7).
12. What organ secretes bile?
13. Explain the function of bile salts.
14. What are the 3 parts of the small intestine? Give a function for each.
15. Describe the functions of intestinal villi.
16. List and explain the function of each major secertion of the intestinal mucosa (7).
17. What does the small intestine absorb?
18. What are the major regions of the large intestine?
19. Describe the defecation reflex.
20. What are the 3 major hormones of the digestive system? What is the function of each?
21. Provide a function for each of the following:
a. mouth
e. large intestine
b. pharynx/esophagus
f. liver
c. stomach
g. gallbladder
d. small intestine
h. pancreas
22. Be able to locate and identify all digestive organs (including the accessory ones).