FNH 250 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pylorus, Pancreatic Lipase Family, Gallbladder

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At the end of the chapter, it is expected that you should be able to: Sketch a picture of the gastrointestinal tract, label all the major and accessory organs, and discuss the primary roles of the organs in nourishing the body. Chewing to increase sa of food: stomach. Churning of muscle physically breaks down food: small intestine. Secretes pancreatic juices into small intestine (digestive enzymes) Cardiac/lower esophageal sphincter where bolus enters stomach through. Pyloric sphincter where chyme empties into small intestine from stomach. Ileocecal sphincter where remnants of chyme leave the small intestine and enter the large intestine through. Describe the chemical actions in each major organ of the gi tract that assist in the digestion and absorption of foods, and the elimination of waste products. Hormone substance produced in body in response to a specific stimulus which travels in blood to target organ and elicit a response there. Enzyme protein catalyst that accelerates rates of reactions without being consumed.

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