A&P Basics      BIOL 2404        Lab Quiz: Digestive / Metabolism              Dr. Weis

Number and answer the questions in a separate MS Word Document

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Each question is worth 0.5 points, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Define digestion

2. Define absorption

3. Give the function of the pharynx

4. Name a gastric gland and give its function.

5. Name the regions of the small intestine and the function of this region.

6. Give two functions of the large intestine.

7. Name the types of teeth and the function of teeth.

8. Name the extrinsic salivary glands and their function.

9. Name a digestive enzyme from the pancreas and give its function.

10. Name four functions of the liver. 

11. Name the composition of bile

12. Name the two functions of the gall bladder.

13. Name two hormones that affect the digestive system and give their function.

14. Define calorie

15. Define glycolysis

16. Name two vitamins and their function.

17. Name two minerals and their function.

18. Define metabolism

19. Name four uses for amino acids, other than an energy source

20. Name two uses for neutral fats (triglycerides) in the body.

Extra Credit

Name and define how heat loss to the environment can be achieved.