Structure Labeling
Identify structure #1
Liver
Structure(s) that increase the surface area of the small intestine to allow for more efficient digestion.
Villi and microvilli
False
Word for the act of vomiting
Emesis
The digestive disorder that is inflammation of the stomach.
Gastroenteritis
Identify structure #6
Stomach
The process of breaking fats into smaller droplets
Emulsification of fats
The ends of the esophagus are guarded by an upper and lower sphincter.
True
Word for the scarring of liver tissue
Cirrhosis
What is the mass of food called that is moved from the mouth to the stomach through the act of swallowing.
Bolus
Identify structure #2
Gallbladder
Main 2 enzymes in the stomach that digest proteins.
True
Word for the act of swallowing.
Deglutition
True or False...the cecum is part of the small intestine?
False
Identify structure #4
Cecum
fats
The pancreas is an accessory organ of the digestive system that secretes insulin.
Word for elimination of wastes.
Defecation
Place the following parts of the colon in the correct anatomical order as substances pass through them.
ascending, descending, sigmoid, transverse
Ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid
Identify structure #9
Ascending colon
Main enzyme in saliva that aids in chemical digestion and breaking down starches.
Amylase
The epiglottis controls the opening of the stomach into the small intestine.
False (pyloric sphincter)
Word for an open sore caused by infection
Ulcer
Place the following components of the digestive system in the correct order based on the steps of digestion.
Absorption, digestion, elimination, ingestion, secretion (of enzymes)
1. Ingestion
2. Secretion (of enzymes)
3. Digestion
4. Absorption
5. Elimination