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The Digestive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first structure of the alimentary canal | pharynx |
| The upper, rounded portion of the stomach | fundus |
| The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place mainly in the.... | large intestine |
| The ______________________________ connects the pharynx to the stomach. | esophagus |
| In the small intestine, the ______________________________ receives food from the stomach, ______________________________ from the liver and gallbladder, and pancreatic juices from the pancreas. (put answer in correct order) | duodenum, bile |
| The middle section of the small intestine is the ______________________________. | jejunum |
| The ______________________________ is the part of the large intestine that connects to the small intestine. | cecum |
| Bile is produced in the ______________________________ and stored in the ______________________________. | liver, gallbladder |
| What is the lowest section of the stomach called? | antrum |
| In the small intestine, tiny, finger-like projections called ____ help absorb nutrients. | villi |
| Vitamin B12 is absorbed primarily in the ____. | ileum |
| Which organ helps store nutrients until they are needed by the body? | liver |
| Which organ produces insulin? | pancreas |
| The pharynx is more commonly known as the _____. | throat |
| A colonoscopy, a laparoscopy, and a sigmoidoscopy are all a type of ____. | endoscopy |
| The colon is commonly known as the ____. | large intestine |
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