module three practice

when fat enters the duodenum, the gallbladder secretes an emulsifier called _____ to break up the large fat globules

bile

small intestine disorders

celiac disease

which of the following gastrointestinal tract conditions alters the structure of the small intestine, resulting in malabsorption?

celiac disease

pancreas enzymes

chymotrypsin, trypsin, carboxypeptidase, pancreatic amylase, and pancreatic lipase

large intestine disorders

constipation, irritable bowl syndrome, flatulence, and hemorrhoids

without the cartilage at the back of the tongue called the ________ , food would enter the trachea during swallowing

epiglottis

the bolus slides down this tube, called the ________, which connects the pharynx to the stomach

esophagus

stomach disorders

gastroenteritis and peptic ulcers

esophagus disorders

heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)

during _____________, teeth cut and grind food into smaller pieces as the tongue mixes them with saliva

mastication

this large gland, located near the stomach, releases digestive enzymes after a meal and also secretes insulin and glucagon to control blood glucose levels. this accessory organ is called

pancreas

stomach enzymes

pepsin and gastric lipase

food is propelled forward by rhythmic contractions called ________, which moves food down the esophagus and through the stomach.

peristalsis

liver

produces bile

pancreas

produces insulin, glucagon, pancreatic lipase, and amylase

the secretions called _______ are produced in the glands located behind the tongue and contain the enzyme amylase to chemically digest carbohydrate

saliva

salivary glands enzymes

salivary amylase

stomach

secretes hydrochloric acid, the hormone gastrin, and intrinsic factor

gallbladder

stores and concentrates bile