AP - 3.09

The Outer Layer of the gastrointestinal system is known as the _________

• Serosa

• Alimentum

• parietal peritoneum

• plexus

_______ are the glands and blood vessels release digestive secretions and transport absorbed nutrients

• parietal peritoneum

• serosa

• plexus

• Submucosa

Where is the Sublingual Salivary Gland Found?

• Found just below the mandible

• Found under the tongue on the floor of the mouth

• Found in front of and below the ear

The function of the Cardiac Sphincter is to prevent regurgitation of stomach acid and contents.

• True

• False

Most chemical digestion occurs in the ___________

• Jejunum

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Large Intestine

The pancreas is the accessory organ that produces bile salts that break down fats for digestion and absorption and breaks down old red blood cells

• True

• False

Which digestive accessory organ is responsible for producing insulin to ensure glucose regulation?

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Large Intestine

• Pancreas

Any residue from food that have no value to nutrition and energy are concentrated as ______ in the large intestine.

• feces

• mucous

• enzymes

• fat

Act of chewing is called Mastication.

• True

• False

_________ is the act of contracting and relaxing the smooth muscles of the intestinal wall that moves food along the gastrointestinal tract

• Swallowing

• Mastication

• Ingestion

• Peristalsis