Digestive System 2

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal? small intestine, esophagus, stomach, pancreas

Back

pancreas

Front

What is the alimentary canal?

Back

The portion of the digestive system that food travels through.

Front

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absorption that occurs in the digestive system?

Back

small intestine

Front

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. That way food is moved involuntarily. What is the name of this process?

Back

peristalsis

Front

The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?

Back

It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absorption to take place.

Front

What does the acronym MOSS is a DJ in LA stand for?

Back

It is a way to remember the alimentary canal.