Monogastric Digestive System

What is the large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum

• Cecum

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

What is the function of a cecum?

• Transport waste

• Breaks down food and protein

• Stores food material where bacteria are able to break down the cellulose

• Breaks down fats and carbohydrates

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place

• Small intestine

• Cecum

• Stomach

• Duodenum

The correct order for digestion in monogastric is which of the following?

• Mouth>Esophagus>Pharynx>Stomach>Small Intestine>Large Intestine

• Mouth>Pharynx>Esophagus>Stomach>Small Intestine> Large Intestine

• Mouth> Pharynx>Esophagus>Small Intestine>Stomach>Large Intestine

• Mouth>Esophagus>Pharynx>Large Intestine>Stomach>Small Intestine

Peristalsis occurs in which of the following places?

• Throughout most of the digestive system

• Only in the esophagus

• Only in the throat

• Only in the small intestine