Overview

Question 1

Organization

Answer 1

• alimentary canal: mouth > pharynx > esophagus > stomach > small intestine > large intestine
• accessory organ: teeth, tongue, salivary glands, gall bladder, liver pancreas

Question 2

Functions

Answer 2

• ingestion
• propulsion
• digestion (mechanical and chemical)
• absorption
• defecation

Question 3

Regulation of digestion

Answer 3

-digestive processes are regulated by the NS and or endocrine system
(Regulates activity in response to mechanical and chemical stimuli)
-helps coordinate functions of different regions of the digestive System
-intrinsic or extrinsic
(i.e. ENS plexuses and ANS input)