6. which phase of digestion prepares mouth and stomach for food?
intestinal phase
cephalic phase
gastric phase
7. function of pharynx and oesophagus
chemical & mechanical digestion & absorption
transport
mechanical disruption; absorption of water & alcohol
defecation
8. function of stomach
absorb electrolytes & vitamins (B and K)
defecation
mechanical disruption; absorption of water & alcohol
chemical & mechanical digestion & absorption
9. function of large intestine
defecation
absorb electrolytes & vitamins (B and K)
chemical & mechanical digestion & absorption
mechanical disruption; absorption of water & alcohol
10. which layer of oesophagus is responsible for pushing food down?
mucosa
adventitia
muscularis
lumen
11. what is not present in the large intestine?
circular folds or villii
plicae circulares
mitochondria
12. which hormone's major action is: promoting secretion of gastric juice, increase gastric motility, promotes growth of gastric mucosa?
gastrin
secretin
cholecystokinin (CCK)
13. name the sphincter (major valve) that is between stomach and duodenum
Lower oesophageal sphincter
Cardiac sphincter (LOS)
Pyloric sphincter
Sphincter of Oddi
14. which hormone's major action is: stimulating secretion of pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes, causes ejection of bile from gallbladder and opening of sphincter of the hepatopancreatic ampulla (sphincter of Oddi), induces satiety (feeling full to s
cholecystokinin (CCK)
gastrin
secretin
15. with Regulation of acid secretion, what does PGE2 do to acid
decrease
increase
16. function of rectum and anus
defecation
absorb electrolytes & vitamins (B and K)
mechanical disruption; absorption of water & alcohol
chemical & mechanical digestion & absorption
17. circular folds in small intestine that are permanent ridges of the mucosa and submucosa and encourage turbulent flow of chyme, are called what?
plicae circulares
circular folds
18. what system has Control of Gastrointestinal Function?
