5. What are the functions of the liver? How does an impaired liver affect nutrient absorption?

18. Describe the overall design and purpose of the digestive system.

2. Mechanisms of absorption of monosaccharides from the intestinal lumen into the enterocyte and from the enterocyte into the blood.

12.  Describe the anatomy of the Gallbladder and its role in food digestion. How could its removal effect digestion?

4. List, define, and give the location of the five processes of the digestive system.

6. Name the sphincters that control movement betwecen the parts of the digestive tract listed below. Name of the sphincter Location the sphincter Between the laryngopharynx and the esophagus Between the esophagus and the stomach Between the stomach and the duodenum Between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum Between the anus and the exterior: smooth muscle Between the anus and the exterior: pelvic diaphragm (skeletal)

8. Bands of smooth muscle called taenia coli extend along the surface of the large intestine. What is the function of the taenia coli?

3.    Briefly describe the difference between a peristaltic movement of food and movement by segmentation.

1.  Name the four accessory digestive organs, and the important function(s) of      each: Accessory organ 1 : _____________________________            Function:   Accesory organ 2: ______________________________             Function:   Accessory organ 3: ______________________________             Function:   Accessory organ 4: _______________________________             Function: