Anatomy and Physiology
Where does the first step of the digestive system take place?
Mouth
What is the function of the uvula?
Covers the nasopharynx, preventing food and liquid from entering the nasal cavity.
What is in saliva that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates?
Amylase
LGI
lower gastrointestinal
Chol/e
gall; bile
Name the MAIN digestive system organs in the correct order (Hint: 5 organs)
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is the function of the esophagus?
Transports food from the mouth to the stomach
If you were to lay them rolled out, which intestine is longer ?
Small
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
-stalsis
contraction
Name the 4 accesory glands
Liver, pancreas, gallblader and salivary glands.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract are substances produced by the liver and gallbladder secreted?
In the duodenum
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
-phagia
eating; swallowing
Identify the three parts of the pharynx.
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx.
What is the function of the small intestines?
Absorbs all the nutrients and sends it through to the rest of the body.
What are the four primary functions of the digestive system?
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
hepat/o
liver
What prevents food from entering the windpipe
Epiglottis
What is the main function of the large intestines?
Absorbs water and compacts the waste
What is the movement of the muscles around the esophagus to allow food to pass through?
Peristalsis
q4h
every four hours
-pepsia
digestion