Digestion Review

This is the process of obtaining nutrients essential for body processes

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Deglutition

• Eructation

This is the crossing of the epithelium and entering the bloodstream for circulation

• Digestion

• Rumination

• Absorption

• Prehension

Which of the following structures does NOT assist in digestion?

• Salivary glands

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Kidney

True or False. Food goes through the mouth then to the esophagus, stomach, large intestine, and small intestine

• True

• False

Prehension is...

• the mechanical reduction of particle size

• process of swallowing

• the process of getting food to the mouth

• adding saliva to the mouth

What is the mechanical reduction of particle size?

• Mastication

• Prehension

• Ensalivation

• Deglutition

Which of the following is the process of swallowing?

• Prehension

• Mastication

• Deglutition

• Digestion

Which of the following is NOT a section of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Illium

• Cecum

Which species have the most complex digestive system?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• They're all equally complex

What is amylase?

• Enzyme produced in saliva to break down fats

• Acid produced in the stomach to aid in digestion

• Enzyme produced in saliva to break down simple sugars

• Acid produced in liver and stored in the gallbladder