Digestive system correct answers tube that goes through the body and has accessory organs
Digestion is the process of correct answers breaking macromolecules into forms to transport
across epithelium
Absorption is the correct answers transport of nutrients, water, ions, vitamins across epithelium
To accomplish absorption and digestion, ___ and ___ are 2 other processes necessary correct
answers Secretion, motility
Secretion is the process of correct answers releasing enzymes into the gut lumen
Motility is the process of correct answers keeping the gut content moving
Protection of pathogens is mediated by: correct answers - epithelial barriers,
- digestive enzymes
- acid (stomach acid)
- Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT)
Most of the water input of the GI tract consists of correct answers Secretions (saliva, bile, gastric
secretion, pancreatic secretion and intestinal secretion)
Gross anatomy of stomach goes correct answers Fundus to body to antrum to pylorus
, Gross anatomy of small intestine goes correct answers Duodenum to Jejunum to Ileum
What is the division of the thoracic cavity? correct answers Diaphragm
How does the stomach increase surface area? correct answers Rugae
Generic structure of GI tract is: correct answers - mucosa layer
- submucosa with glands
- muscularis
- serosa
What does the mucosa layer conist of? correct answers - Epithelium
- Lamina Propria
- Muscularis Mucosa
What does the submucosa consist of? correct answers Meissner's (submucosal) plexus
Smooth muscle layers of the GI tract consist of ___ and ___ arranged mucle correct answers
Circular, Longitudinal
In regards to the stomach, the___ is rather deep with a thin ___ correct answers mucosa,
muscularis mucusa