Upper GI Review

Gurgling noises in the digestive system

• Borborgymi

• Upset stomach

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

The gastrointestinal tract is also called the alimentary canal

• True

• False

Propulsion of food through the GI tract is called

• Peristalsis

• Bolus

• Metabolism

• Defecation

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?

• Parrot

• Parotid

• Submandibular

• Sublingual

Mucus in the stomach lining prevents the stomach from eating itself.

• True

• False

Amylase digests

• Sugars

• Protein

• Fats

• Antibiotics

Mechanical digestions occurs as

• Chemicals help break down food

• Teeth rip food into smaller pieces

• Peristalsis moves food through the GI tract

• Saliva helps with the break down of foods

This organ stores and churns food

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Gallbladder

• Liver

It takes approximately 2 days for food to work through the GI tract

• True

• False

The ___________ closes when food moves from the mouth and down the esophagus preventing food from entering the trachea.

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Bronchioles

• Epiglottis