digestive system

Question 1

digestive system

Answer 1

responsible for the absorption of nutrients into and the elimination of waste from the digestive tract

Question 2

includes

Answer 2

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus

Question 3

digestive organs

Answer 3

liver, galbladder and pancreas

Question 4

digestive process

Answer 4

1. starts in the mouth
   2.saliva lubricates food to go smoothly down the esophagus
   3.smooth muscles of the esophagus constrict in peristalsis
   4.the sphincter relaxes to admit food and closes to prevent reflux
   5.stomach muscles walls churn the food and glands secrete hydrochloric acid and enyzins pepsin began chemical digestion
   6.chyme
   7.

Question 5

liver

Answer 5

nutrient storage and processing
demage liver leads to jaundice

Question 6

disorders

Answer 6

pancreatitis
appendicitis
ulcer
tape worm

Question 7

lab test

Answer 7

amylase
gastrin
hep b