NSG 320: GI & Renal Exam Questions and
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ingestion taking in food
digestion mechanical and chemical breakdown
absorption nutrients absorbed into bloodstream
excretion elimination of waste as feces/urine
mouth function begins digestion with chewing and saliva
(amylase)
esophagus function transports food via peristalsis to stomach
tomach function secretes acid and enzymes; churns food
into
chyme
small intestine function absorbs nutrients; includes duodenum,
jejunum,
ileum
, large intestine function absorbs water/electrolytes; forms and
stores feces
rectum/anus function controls elimination of feces
liver function (accessory) metabolism and bile production
gallbladder function (accessory) stores bile
pancreas function (accessory) enzymes
insulin/glucagon
peristalsis rhythmic contractions that move food
enzymes break down macronutrients (lipade,
protease)
bile emulsifies fats for digestion
villi/microvilli increase surface area for absorption in
small
intestine
what are the primary functions of filatration
the reabsorption
renal system? secretion
excretion
regulation
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
ingestion taking in food
digestion mechanical and chemical breakdown
absorption nutrients absorbed into bloodstream
excretion elimination of waste as feces/urine
mouth function begins digestion with chewing and saliva
(amylase)
esophagus function transports food via peristalsis to stomach
tomach function secretes acid and enzymes; churns food
into
chyme
small intestine function absorbs nutrients; includes duodenum,
jejunum,
ileum
, large intestine function absorbs water/electrolytes; forms and
stores feces
rectum/anus function controls elimination of feces
liver function (accessory) metabolism and bile production
gallbladder function (accessory) stores bile
pancreas function (accessory) enzymes
insulin/glucagon
peristalsis rhythmic contractions that move food
enzymes break down macronutrients (lipade,
protease)
bile emulsifies fats for digestion
villi/microvilli increase surface area for absorption in
small
intestine
what are the primary functions of filatration
the reabsorption
renal system? secretion
excretion
regulation