DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Front

What structures in the small intestine absorb the nutrients that result from the digestive process?

Back

Villi

Front

The first organ of the digestive system that begins digesting protein chemically is the _____. Options: Duodenum, Esophagus, Stomach, Mouth

Back

Stomach

Front

A person who has had the gallbladder removed may be expected to have some difficulty in:

• Absorbing minerals
• Digesting Fats
• Excreting Urea
• Storing Glycogen

Back

Digesting Fats

Front

The correct sequence of structures in the gut is:

Esophagus, Small intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine

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Esophagus, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine

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Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

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Stomach, Esophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

Back

Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

Front

What muscles of the esophagus squeeze the food downward using the process of:
Options: Peristalsis, Gravity, Rugae, Chyme

Back

Peristalsis

Front

When the stomach is empty, it folds up into wrinkles called:

• Sphincter
• Bolus
• Rugae
• Chyme

Back

Rugae

Front

Accessory digestive organs include: Pancreas, Tongue, Liver, Stomach (EXCEPT one).

Back

Stomach

Front

An enzyme in the stomach that breaks down protein

Back

Pepsin

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

The sphincter between the stomach and the small intestine is the _____.

Back

Pyloric Sphincter

Front

One of the three basic food types: needed for building and repair of tissue in the body. Found in beef, egg whites, nuts, and pork.

Back

Protein