AdvBio M13 Review Questions

The process of chewing

The breakdown of food molecules into their individual components

The act of swallowing

The process of contraction and relaxation of circular smooth muscles which pushes food through the alimentary canal

The acidic secretion of the stomach

A thin layer of loose connective tissue that binds an organ to surrounding tissues or organs

The hole in the center of a tube

The nutrients the body needs in large amounts: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

The nutrients the body needs in small amounts, such as vitamins and minerals

a. tongue b. larynx c. trachea d. pancreas e. stomach f. small intestine g. anus h. parotid salivary gland i. sublingual salivary gland j. submandibular salivary gland k. pharynx l. esophagus m. lungs n. liver o. gall bladder p. transverse colon q. ascending colon r. descending colon s. cecum t. vermiform appendix u. rectum v. large intestine

large intestine

a. The tongue is a part of the digestive system and is a part of the alimentary canal. It moves the food around in the mouth to form the bolus. It also provides a sense of taste. If you said it was not a part of the alimentary canal, that’s fine. It really depends on the way you look at things.

The larynx is not a part of the digestive system.

The trachea is not a part of the digestive system.

The pancreas is a part of the digestive system but not a part of the alimentary canal. It makes several digestive enzymes as well as a base to neutralize the chyme.