Function
Physical Characteristics
Process
Vocabulary
100
How many parts are within the small intestine?
3 parts
100
What color is the small intestine?
pink/pinkish
100
Where does food go after leaving the small intestine?
the large intestine
100
what is larger process is the small intestine a part of?
digestive system
200
What is the name of the part of the small intestine that starts with an I?
Ileum
200
What physical pattern is found throughout the small intestine?
coils
200
What is the middle section of the small intestine?
jejunum
200
what is the term we use for the partially chewed food that enters the small intestine?
chyme
300
What does the small intestine turn chewed food into?
liquid
300
What is the small intestine made out of?
Tissue and muscle
300
Why does the duodenum release a hormone?
partially chewed food is very acidic, so the duodenum releases a hormone (secretin), that causes the release of an enzyme (biocarbonate), which mades the partially chewed food less acidic
300
wave-like motions
peristalsis
400
What does the process of the small intestine produce that is essential for survival?
nutrients
400
Is the small or large intestine bigger? How much bigger?
The small intestine is significantly bigger, bigger by 17 feet.
400
What happens to food within the jejunum?
muscles within the jejunum churn food and mix it with digestive juices
400
what is a disease we mentioned, and what causes it? (2 options)
Small bowel Obstruction: It’s when blockage piles up in the small bowel and it usually occurs form post surgical adhesions
Enteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine, commonly caused by radiation exposure or viral bacterial pathogens
500
What is the primary function of the Ileum?
The ileum’s main function is to absorb the nutrients from digested food that the body needs, such as vitamins, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals
500
How long is the duodenum, and how is it shaped?
10 inches, c-shaped chute
500
In which part of the small intestine does food spend the most time?
Ileum
500
what are villi, and what do they do within the jejunum?
Small projections within the small intestine that aid in nutrient absorption