Gastrointestinal System

What structure is labeled #12?

• liver

• small intestine

• large intestine

• gallbladder

What structure is labeled #11?

• liver

• epiglottis

• esophagus

• small intestine

What structure is labeled #5?

• gallbladder

• liver

• small intestine

• large intestine

What structure is labeled #6?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• liver

The digestive system consists of _______ & __________

• the gastrostomy tube & the salivary glands

• the esophagus & accessory organisms

• the alimentary canal & accessory organs

• the salivary system & involuntary muscles

This organ filters blood, produces bile, helps regulate blood sugar and stores vitamins?

• stomach

• pancreas

• gallbladder

• liver

This structure stores and concentrates bile until it is needed for digestion

• liver

• gall bladder

• pancreas

• stomach

What structure is labeled #13?

• epiglottis

• small intestine

• gallbladder

• liver

Where does most nutrient absorption occur

• Stomach

• Large instestine

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules for absorption is called:

• Assimilation

• Excretion

• Digestion

• Ingestion