Digestive System (EOU) Ch. 25

Which organs are part of the alimentary canal?

-Esophagus -Cecum -Ileum

What is pancreatic lipase?

An enzyme that digests lipids into free fatty acids and monoglycerides

True or False? The gallbladder produces and stores bile.

False

True or False? The longest segment of the small intestine is the duodenum.

False

True or False? The peritoneal cavity is located between the visceral peritoneum and the mesentery.

False

What is Trypsin?

Protein-digesting enzyme produced by the pancreas.

What is Pepsin?

Protein-digesting enzyme produced by the stomach.

What is Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)?

Required to activate Pepsinogen.

What is a Lacteal?

The structure into which lipids are absorbed

True or False? The liver consists of plates of hexagonal liver lobules.

True

True or False? The small intestine features three sets of progressively smaller folds that increase surface area for absorption.

True

True or False? The stomach has three layers of smooth muscle that contract to churn food into chyme.

True