Asu bio 202 lab 7 stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does the digestive system do? - Answer-Food is mechanically and biochemically broken down -Absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins -Nutrients (once absorbed) will enter circulatory and lymphatic vessels and be transported throughout the body What are the organs of the digestive tract? - Answer-oral cavity -pharynx -esophagus -stomach -small intestine -large intestine What are the accessory structures of the digestive tract? - Answer-teeth -tongue -salivary glands -li...

What does the digestive system begin and end with? - AnswerBegins within the oral cavity; ends with anus What is the digestive tract also known as? - Answer-Alimentary canal -Gastrointestinal (GI) tract What does the digestive system do? - Answer-Food is mechanically and biochemically broken down -Absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins -Nutrients (once absorbed) will enter circulatory and lymphatic vessels and be transported throughout the body What are the organs of the dig...