Intro A&P: digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
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- What is the primary function of the esophagus?
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Transport food from the pharynx to the stomach- Name the three main salivary glands
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Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual- What enzyme is found in saliva?
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Amylase (salivary amylase or ptyalin)- What is the primary function of the stomach?
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Store food temporarily and break it down mechanically and chemically- Which cell types in the stomach secrete gastric juice?
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Chief cells and parietal cells- What macronutrient does pepsin digest?
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Proteins- What is the cardiac sphincter?
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The sphincter between the esophagus and stomach- What is the pyloric sphincter?
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The sphincter between the stomach and small intestine- Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
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The small intestine- Name the three parts of the small intestine in order
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Duodenum, jejunum, ileum- What is the function of intestinal villi?
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Increase surface area for nutrient absorption- What is the primary digestive role of the liver?
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Produces bile to emulsify fats- What two main substances does the pancreas contribute to digestion?
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Digestive enzymes and bicarbonate- What is the primary function of the large intestine?
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Absorb water and electrolytes and form feces- Name the four regions of the colon in order
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Ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid
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