TERM 1
What are the functions of digestive system?
DEFINITION 1
1. ingestion2. mechanical processing3. digestion4.
secretion5. absorption6. excretion
TERM 2
What are four common layers of tissue found
in the digestive tract?
DEFINITION 2
Mucosa and Lamina PropiaSubmucosaMuscularis
externaSerosa
TERM 3
What is ingestion?
DEFINITION 3
Take place when materials enter the oral cavity of the
digestive tract.An active process.
TERM 4
What are the mechanical
processes?
DEFINITION 4
Crushing and shearing that makes materials easier to propel
along the digestive system.Increases surface area.Tearing
and mashing with the teeth; squashing and compacting by
the tongue.Swirling, mixing and churning motions of the
stomach and intestines provide mechanical processing after
ingestion.
TERM 5
What are the two peritoneums and where are
they located?
DEFINITION 5
Visceral Peritoneum Layer (Serosa): Covers organs in
peritoneal cavity.Parietal Peritoneum Layer: Lines inner body
walls; produces peritoneal fluid (prevents friction).
