Portage Learning BIOD 121 Module 2 EXAM

Portage Learning BIOD 121 Module 2 EXAM Nutriti on Portage Online Summer Module 2 Exam 1. Specific parts of the Gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum. Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the digestive process and considered accessory organs.. -2.0 points Answer Key Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum. Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract 2. Explain the symptoms of diverticulosis. Weakened areas of the large intestine that develop small pouches that push out of the weakened areas. Happens naturally as we age. Considered non-problematic. Becomes a problem when food gets stuck in the pouches and become inflammed and/or infected. When this occurs it is known as divirticulitis. Answer Key Explain the symptoms of diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is weak spots in the colon that results in the formation of small pouches. When inflamed the pouches are referred to as diverticulitis. 3. Sphincters play an important role in the GI tract. Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own words, briefly describe their functions.