A&P: Digestive System
Starter deck covering the Digestive System for Anatomy & Physiology. Add it to your library and study with spaced repetition.
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Where does chemical digestion begin?
In the mouth (salivary amylase).
What organ produces bile?
The liver.
What organ stores bile?
The gallbladder.
Where is most nutrient absorption?
In the small intestine.
What acid aids digestion in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl).
What tiny projections increase absorption in the small intestine?
Villi (and microvilli).
What organ produces digestive enzymes and insulin?
The pancreas.
What is the muscular movement that moves food along?
Peristalsis.
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