Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

Wisdom teeth typically emerge later in life around age 30-40.

The eight essential amino acids are ones the body cannot make and must be consumed through our diet.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The tongue is indicated by ________.

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process: -Enzymatic reactions that hydrolyze food particles into their building blocks

Haustral contractions ________.

Match the following nutrients with their associated digestive enzymes: -Protein

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The esophagus is indicated by ________.

Cells abundant within the large intestine that produce large amounts of lubricating mucus to aid in the passage of feces to the end of the digestive tract are called ________.

Match the following nutrients with their associated digestive enzymes: -Nucleic acids

Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down ________.

Watery stools that result when food residue is rushed through the large intestine before sufficient water has been reabsorbed, causing dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, is called constipation.

The innermost layer of the alimentary canal is referred to as the ________.

What protects the anterior opening of the mouth?

The fold of mucous membrane that secures the tongue to the floor of the mouth and limits its posterior movements is called the ________.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The anus is indicated by ________.

One of the main functions of the small intestine is ________.

After chewing food, you consciously decide to push the bolus to the back of your mouth into your pharynx with your tongue. This voluntary phase of swallowing is known as ________.

What lymphatic tissue in the submucosa of the small intestine prevents bacteria from entering the blood?

The three subdivisions of the small intestine are ________.

Explain the role of the hormones cholecystokinin and secretin in regulating the release of bile and pancreatic juices.