1
Q
Define ingestion
A
2
Q
Define propulsion
A
3
Q
Define mechanical digestion
A
4
Q
Define chemical digestion
A
5
Q
Define absorption
A
6
Q
Define defecation
A
7
Q
Describe four functions of saliva. What is the pH of saliva
A
8
Q
Explain the role of the pharynx
A
9
Q
Describe the following structures: rugae, cardiac sphincter, and pyloric sphincter
A
10
Q
Describe the function of the goblet cells, parietal cells and chief cells
A
11
Q
Explain why gastric juice has such a low pH
A
12
Q
Where is the pancreas located and what is the function
A
13
Q
What enzymes are secreted from the pancreas and include what nutrient they break down. Ex…amylase - carbohydrates
A
14
Q
Describe the three modifications for absorption in the small intestine ( plicae circulares, villi, microvilli)
A
Anatomy
flashcards
Decks in class (9)
# Cards
