A&P CH 22💎💎

Describe cholecystitis. (Module 22.24B)

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder.

The part of the stomach that functions as a mixing chamber for food and secretions is the

body

Which of the following is false about secretions from the salivary glands?

contain enzymes for the digestion of lipids

The order of the small intestine segments, from proximal to distal, is

duodenum, jejunum, ileum.

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

filtration

The region of the stomach that empties into the duodenum is the

pylorus

Which of the following is not a function of the tongue?

saliva production

Which pair of salivary glands secretes substances that reduce oral bacteria populations? (Module 22.19D)

submandibular contributes most to saliva production

A structure that helps prevent food from entering the pharynx prematurely is the

uvula

Describe the function of the large intestine. (Module 22.5C)

Dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials in preparation for elimination.

What bacterium is responsible for most peptic ulcers? (Module 22.24C)

Helicobactor pylori

Which characteristic of saliva is correct?

Parasympathetic stimulation accelerates secretion by all the salivary glands.

The esophagus connects to which region of the stomach?

cardia