Human Physiology Exam Graded A+

Human Physiology Exam Graded A+ What are the 4 basic functions of digestion? - answer- Motility - Secretion - Digestion - Absoprtion What does motility do? - answerIts muscular contractions that mix and move forward the contents within the digestive tract. What are the two types of phasic digestive motility? - answer1 - Propulsive movements 2 - Mixing movements The digestive system produces both _____ and _______ secretions? - answer- Exocrine - Endocrine What are digestive exocrine glands? - answer- Specialized epithelial cells of the lining of the tract and of accessory glands such as the pancreas. What does digestive secretion mostly consist of? - answer- Primarily of water with electrolytes, and organ-specific constituents such as digestive enxymes, bile, salts or mucus. What are the digestive endocrine tissues? - answer- Usually single, individual cells scattered throughout the tract. Classified as GI Hormones or GI peptides. The digestive system is considered the ___________ endocrine organ in the body. - answer- Largest What are the three primary categories or energy-rich food? - answer- Protein, carbs, and fats