Which of the following social factors can contribute directly to the development of ulcers in the organs involved in the digestive system?
i. Stress/anxiety
ii. Alcohol and smoking
iii. Lack of physical activity
iv. Dietary Choices
Which of the following best describes the effect of high sodium intake on blood pressure?
A. Sodium repels water in the bloodstream, thus decreasing blood pressure due to reduced blood volume.
B. High levels of sodium in the bloodstream lead to increased water attraction and retention, raising the overall blood volume and consequently increasing blood pressure.
C. Increased sodium intake directly widens the arterial walls, thereby reducing blood pressure.
D. Sodium absorption in the small intestine decreases blood volume and lowers blood pressure.
_______________breaks food into small pieces; saliva breaks down food
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
Food is here for roughly 3 hours; gastric juices and enzymes break down food
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
_______________________absorbs most of the major nutrients the body needs
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
______________________absorbs water, minerals, and vitamins and stores waste.
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
The ___________________produces bile which is a substance that helps the body digest fats.
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
esophagus
liver
How long is the typical gastric time period for food to transition from the stomach to the small intestine?
4-6 hours
1-2 hours
2-4 hours
12-24 hours
What is the process called that moves food through the esophagus?
Osmosis
Peristalsis
Transpiration
Diffusion
What is the first part of the digestive system where the food is mechanically broken down?
large intestine
esophagus
mouth
stomach
Which organ in the human digestive system acts as the conduit enabling the passage of food from the oral cavity towards the stomach?
Esophagus
Trachea
Duodenum
Pharynx
Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?