Biod 151 Module 3 Lab Exam with 100% Verified
Solutions 2025
List the 5 stages of digestion. - -Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Compaction,
Defecation
The esophagus is considered an accessory organ of the GI tract. - -False
The tongue is considered a primary organ of the GI tract. - -False
Chemical digestion in the mouth is carried out by way of salivary amylase. - -True
What is the function of the structure pictured above specified by the pointer? - -The
function of the epiglottis pictured above is to prevent food from entering the airway when
you swallow
Identify the structure in the picture above, specified by the pointer, then describe its
relationship to the trachea using anatomical terminology. - -The Esophagus above
runs posteriorly to the trachea.
Identify the sphincter pictured above (specified by the arrow and highlighted in blue) and
describe its function. - -The pyloric sphincter regulates the passage of food from the
stomach to the small intestine. It keeps food from flowing back into the stomach.
Identify the structure in the above picture, specified by the arrow, and describe its function.
- -The arrow is pointing to the rugae the internal structure of the stomach. It's
function is to accommodate large amounts of food that stretches these folds and helps in
griping and moving food during digestion.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the structure pictured above,
specified by the pointer. - -Each segment is a collection of fecal material.