THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM - QUIZ QUESTIONS

 

The Digestive System

The Digestive System consists of a number of organs, 
which begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. The
 mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder,
small and large intestines, make up the digestive system.

Food enters the mouth and is chewed ( mastication), saliva 
is mixed with the food. This begins the digestive process.
The boluses of food pass along the stomach with peristalsis
( muscular contractions that move food along the digestive
 tract).

In the stomach , food is broken down into a more liquid 
state, with the help of gastric enzymes. The partly digested
food, now makes its way to the small intestines.

The pancreas, liver and gallbladder secrete enzymes which
help to complete the digestive process, so nutrients can be
absorbed into the blood stream and used as energy around
the body.

The waste products of digestion pass on to the large intestines
or colon. The rectum receives the waste and it is released via 
the anus.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1) Which organs make up the digestive system?
2) What is peristalsis?
3) Which specific organs help to secrete enzymes 
which helps to complete the digestive process?
4) Where are waste products expelled from?


After a wonderful meal, in a fancy restaurant
the digestive system has its own work to do. 

Scenario: Emma is in the doctor's office with complaints
of abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence.The nurse takes
a history and does an assessment.

Learn more about : IBS


Please watch the video to learn more about : Bowel obstruction




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