AH105 Ch11 Digestive System

Which Function of the GI tract is the mechanical & chemical breakdown of food?

• absorption

• elimination

• digestion

• mastication

This is where absorption of nutrients into the blood stream takes place.

• The small intestine

• The large intestine

• The stomach

• The esophagus

• The mouth

What is the food called after it is mixed with saliva, chewed up, and is ready to be swallowed?

• chunks

• peristalsis

• chyme

• bolus

What are the organs & ducts that transport, store, & release bile called?

• biliary system

• common bile duct

• gallbladder

• bile ducts

This is the serous saclike lining of the abdominal & pelvic cavities.

• connective tissue

• endometrium

• perineum

• peritoneum

Which is the longest part of the small intestine?

• duodenum

• jejunum

• ileum

• cecum

lapar/o

• bladder, sac

• surgical procedure

• ileum

• abdomen, abdominal cavity

-pepsia

• digestion

• disease

• flow, discharge

• abnormal condition

Which CF means lips?

• Celi/o

• Cheil/o

• gloss/o

• sial/o

What is an abnormal growing together of 2 peritoneal surfaces called?

• volvulus

• polyp

• adhesion

• ileus