Digestive Structures
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- Q1The ________ runs from the pharynx through the diaphragm to the stomach.tracheasmall intestinelarynxesophagus30s
- Q2The ________ sphincter, or valve, controls food movement from the stomach into the small intestine.pyloricileocecalanalcardioesophageal30s
- Q3Bile is formed by the __________.pancreasliverspleengall bladder30s
- Q4Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal?pharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestinemouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestinemouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestinemouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine30s
- Q5One of the main functions of the small intestine is _________waste secretionabsorption of micronutrientsvitamin secretionabsorption of protein30s
- Q6___________ digestion takes place in the mouth as you chew your food and it mixes with saliva.chemicalperistalsismechanicalmechanical & chemical30s
- Q7The ___________ is a passageway for both air and food.pharynxlarynxprimary bronchitrachea30s
- Q8After food has traveled down the esophagus it empties into the __________ where it churns the food and holds it until it is ready to be emptied into the small intestines.liverepiglottisstomachpancreas30s
- Q9The main function of the _____________ is to absorb fluids and electrolytes.esophagussmall intestinelarge intestinepharynx30s
- Q10Enzymes from the ___________ empty into the small intestine and help to break down carbohydrates, fats & proteins.pancreaslarge intestinestomachgall bladder30s
- Q11Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the ___________ until it empties into the small intestine, aiding in the breakdown of fats.pancreasgall bladderstomachlymph ducts30s