Chapter 15 Objectives -- Digestive System
1. Differentiate between the organs of the alimentary canal and the accessory organs of the digestive system. Give examples of each.
2. List the organs of the alimentary canal.
3. Describe the four layers of the wall of the alimentary canal.
4. Describe the function of peristalsis and how it occurs.
5. Describe the function of the mouth.
6. Describe the tongue functions.
7. List three types of tonsils. Give their locations and functions.
8. Give the structure and function of the palate.
9. Differentiate between primary teeth and secondary teeth.
10. Describe the structure of a tooth.
11. Explain how a tooth is attached to the bone of the jaw.
12. List the different types of teeth and tell how they differ in structure and function.
13. Explain the function and composition of saliva.
14. List the major salivary glands. Describe their locations and their secretions.
15. Describe the regions of the pharynx.
16. List the major events that occur during swallowing.
17. Describe the structure and function of the esophagus.
18. Describe the location, structure and function of the stomach.
19. Describe the different parts of the stomach.
20. List the gastric secretions and give their functions.
21. Describe how the secretion of gastric juice is controlled.
22. List the substances that may be absorbed in the stomach.
23. Define pancreatic juice and list the enzymes found in it.
24. Give the functions of the enzymes found in pancreatic juice.
25. Explain how the secretion of pancreatic juice is controlled.
26. Tell where pancreatic juice has its action.
27. Describe the location and structure of the liver.
28. List the major functions of the liver.
29. Explain the function of bile and where it has its action.
30. Describe the location and function of the gallbladder.
31. Describe how the secretion of bile is regulated.
32. Describe the parts of the small intestine.
33. Describe an intestinal gland and give its function.
34. List the enzymes secreted by intestinal cells and give their functions.
35. Explain what substances resulting from the digestion of carbohydrate, protein, and fat molecules are absorbed by the small intestine.
36. Explain how intestinal secretions are regulated.
37. Describe the parts of the large intestine.
38. Give the functions of the large intestine.
39. Tell what substances can be absorbed by the large intestine.
40. List the major events that occur during defecation.
41. Describe the composition of feces.