BIOL 252 Digestive System GRQ (final exam) Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!.

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BIOL 252 Digestive System GRQ (final exam) Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!




4 main types of cells in gastric glands - ANSWER 1. mucous neck
cells
2. parietal cells
3. chief cells
4. DNES cells


absorption - ANSWER once food particles are mechanically and
chemically digested, nutrients move through the wall of the
alimentary canal into blood or lymphatic vessels
*water, electrolytes, and vitamins are absorbed into blood in
the same manner


accessory organs - ANSWER are not part of the alimentary
canals but assist in digestion some way


accessory organs are located - ANSWER around alimentary
canal

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accessory organs include - ANSWER teeth, tongue, salivary
glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas


alimentary canal - ANSWER a continuous passage through
which food moves


alimentary canal consists of what organs? - ANSWER oral cavity
(mouth)
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine


at base of gastric pits are multiple branched glands known as -
ANSWER gastric glands


body - ANSWER large portion of stomach