Review of the Gastrointenstinal System

Front

Identify structure A: Salivary glands, Upper jaw, Outer ear, Mouth

Back

Salivary glands

Front

Identify structure C: Pharynx, Larynx, Tonsils, Esophagus

Back

Pharynx

Front

Identify structure F: Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen

Back

Stomach

Front

Identify structure H: Large intestine, Small intestine, Appendix, Rectum

Back

Large intestine

Front

Identify structure K: Rectum, Anus, Large intestine, Anal sphincter

Back

Rectum

Front

What word describes when muscle propels food through the GI tract?

Back

Peristalsis

Front

The small intestine is approximately 1 inch in diameter and how long?

Back

20 feet

Front

Where does digestion primarily take place?

Back

Small intestine

Front

The liver helps regulate all of the following EXCEPT:
- Sodium
- Blood glucose
- Cholesterol
- Vitamin D

Back

Sodium

Front

The most commonly cited complication of enteral feeding is:

Back

Diarreah