BIOL 2404

Dr. Weis

Lecture Quiz Twelve : GI

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  1. Define digestion and absorption [1 point]
  2. Fill in the following chart : [5 points]
    Digestive Organ
    Function
    2a) stomach  
    2b) small intestine  
    2c) tongue  
    2d) liver  
    2e) large intestine  
    2f) pancreas  
    2g) teeth  
    2h) gall bladder  
    2i) salivary glands  
    2j) esophagus  
  3. Define metabolism and BMR [1 point]
  4. Name a vitamin and a mineral and give the function for each. [1 point]
  5. Name a digestive enzyme and what it digests. [0.5 points]
  6. Define segmentation and peristalsis. [1 point]
  7. Define calorie. [0.5 points]

Extra Credit

EC1> What is the purpose of sphincters ? (0.5 points)

EC2>What metabolic process generates the most ATP from digested nutrients ? (0.5 points)