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