Define the Accurate Answer for the Following Digestive Systems Terms Flashcards

The digestive system performs the mechanical and chemical breakdown of ingested foods.

Teeth are an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Saliva has an enzyme that begins to break down fats in the mouth.

Teeth are essential to digestion because the break down food into small, more easily digested pieces.

The portion of the stomach that connects to the small intestine is the pylorus.

The oral palate's main function is to

The epiglottis

The stomach is able to absorb

The gallbladder

You will instruct your patients who are at risk for cirrhosis of the liver that they can reduce the risk by

A patient reports several episodes of diarrhea. What would you review with her to try to prevent diarrhea in the future?

A patient tell you about taking what seems like a large dose of acetaminophen. You will respond by

Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

Which of the following layers of the alimentary canal wall has blood vessels that carry nutrients away?

Also known as the visceral peritoneum, the _____ of the alimentary canal wall secrets serous fluid to keep other organs from sticking to the structures of the alimentary canal.