NU110 (Exam 3) Questions and Answers-
Chapter 17 Digestive System
digestive system function - Answer-breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes waste
divisions of the digestive tract - Answer-digestive
accessory organs
peritoneum - Answer-membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
parietal and visceral - Answer-2 layers of serous pericardium
parietal layer - Answer-lines the body cavities
(organ facing)
visceral layer - Answer-covers organs
(outside facing)
, Subdivisions of the peritoneum - Answer-mesentery
Mesocolon
greater omentum
lesser omentum
digestive tract wall - Answer-mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa
muscularis externa - Answer-Smooth muscle
Submucosa - Answer-connective tissue
Serosa - Answer-outermost layer of areolar connective tissue
when does digestion start - Answer-mouth
oral cavity - Answer-tongue and teeth
oral cavity functions - Answer-chewing
mixing food with saliva
prepares bolus for swallowing
deglutition - Answer-swallowing
mastication - Answer-chewing
Chapter 17 Digestive System
digestive system function - Answer-breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes waste
divisions of the digestive tract - Answer-digestive
accessory organs
peritoneum - Answer-membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
parietal and visceral - Answer-2 layers of serous pericardium
parietal layer - Answer-lines the body cavities
(organ facing)
visceral layer - Answer-covers organs
(outside facing)
, Subdivisions of the peritoneum - Answer-mesentery
Mesocolon
greater omentum
lesser omentum
digestive tract wall - Answer-mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa
muscularis externa - Answer-Smooth muscle
Submucosa - Answer-connective tissue
Serosa - Answer-outermost layer of areolar connective tissue
when does digestion start - Answer-mouth
oral cavity - Answer-tongue and teeth
oral cavity functions - Answer-chewing
mixing food with saliva
prepares bolus for swallowing
deglutition - Answer-swallowing
mastication - Answer-chewing
