Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology: Key Concepts and Disorders
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1. What forms the tube of the The main organs of the GI Tract or Alimentary Canal.
GI Tract?
2. What is the primary func- To transport food from the pharynx to the stomach.
tion of the esophagus?
3. What type of tissue lines Stratified squamous epithelium.
the esophagus?
4. What is a hiatal hernia? A condition where part of the stomach moves up through an en-
larged hiatus in the diaphragm.
5. What are the three layers Longitudinal, circular, and oblique layers.
of muscle in the stomach?
6. What is gastric juice com- Water, mucus, pepsin, hydrochloric acid (HCl), intrinsic factor, ghre-
posed of? lin, and gastrin.
7. What is the role of intrinsic To bind to Vitamin B12 to protect it.
factor?
8. What is a peptic ulcer? A sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
9. What bacteria is common- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
ly associated with peptic ul-
cers?
10. What is the primary func- Reabsorption of water.
tion of the large intestine?
11. The jejunum of the small intestine.
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, Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology: Key Concepts and Disorders
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What is the main site for
chemical digestion and nu-
trient absorption?
12. What do goblet cells in the Mucus.
small intestine secrete?
13. What is celiac disease? An autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten.
14. What is the function of sali- To break down carbohydrates in the mouth.
vary amylase?
15. What are the three types of Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
salivary glands?
16. What is the role of sodium To neutralize acidity in the mouth.
bicarbonate in saliva?
17. What are the four types of Filiform, fungiform, circumvallate, and foliate.
papillae on the tongue?
18. What is the hard palate Parts of two maxillae and two palatine bones.
made of?
19. What is a cleft palate? A condition where the roof of the mouth does not completely close.
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1. What forms the tube of the The main organs of the GI Tract or Alimentary Canal.
GI Tract?
2. What is the primary func- To transport food from the pharynx to the stomach.
tion of the esophagus?
3. What type of tissue lines Stratified squamous epithelium.
the esophagus?
4. What is a hiatal hernia? A condition where part of the stomach moves up through an en-
larged hiatus in the diaphragm.
5. What are the three layers Longitudinal, circular, and oblique layers.
of muscle in the stomach?
6. What is gastric juice com- Water, mucus, pepsin, hydrochloric acid (HCl), intrinsic factor, ghre-
posed of? lin, and gastrin.
7. What is the role of intrinsic To bind to Vitamin B12 to protect it.
factor?
8. What is a peptic ulcer? A sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
9. What bacteria is common- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
ly associated with peptic ul-
cers?
10. What is the primary func- Reabsorption of water.
tion of the large intestine?
11. The jejunum of the small intestine.
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, Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology: Key Concepts and Disorders
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jisjlb
What is the main site for
chemical digestion and nu-
trient absorption?
12. What do goblet cells in the Mucus.
small intestine secrete?
13. What is celiac disease? An autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten.
14. What is the function of sali- To break down carbohydrates in the mouth.
vary amylase?
15. What are the three types of Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
salivary glands?
16. What is the role of sodium To neutralize acidity in the mouth.
bicarbonate in saliva?
17. What are the four types of Filiform, fungiform, circumvallate, and foliate.
papillae on the tongue?
18. What is the hard palate Parts of two maxillae and two palatine bones.
made of?
19. What is a cleft palate? A condition where the roof of the mouth does not completely close.
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