DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Don't smoke too much, drink too much, eat too much or work too much. We're all on the road to the grave--but there's no reason to be in the passing lane.

--Robert Orben
VOCABULARY
CAREER EXPLORATION
NOTES
DISEASES
DIAGRAMS
LABS
TESTS
STUDY TIPS
ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR
QUIZ 1
QUIZ 2

 

UNIT OBJECTIVES

After completing this unit, you should be able to:

  • Define and understand the general vocabulary terms used in conjunction with the digestive system
  • List organs of digestion and their functions
  • Diagram organs and parts of organs with the digestive system
  • Name the major components of the organs of digestion, their characteristics and/or functions
  • Discuss how different foods are digested, include the process of digestion, absorption and metabolism
  • Distinguish between various diseases and/or conditions associated with the digestive system

AMA reference site

VOCABULARY
Aerobic Alimentary Alveoli Amino acid
Amylase Anabolism Anaerobic Apical
ATP Bile Bolus Catabolism
Cementum Chyme Citric acid cycle Deciduous
Dentin Detoxify Emulsify Enamel
Enzyme Feces Gastric juice Glycogenesis
Glycerol Glycolosis Lipase Lumen
Metabolism Orifice Pepsin Periodontal
Peristalsis Protease Rugae Sphincter
Villi

DIAGRAMS
Answers
  

Digestive System
(Label the diagram. Click answers to check.)

 Hold down the mouse and copy this image to a word processing program. Label each of the teeth.
A Look Down the Esophagus to the Opening of the Stomach

LABS

 These are references that will help you with the digestive system. Have fun as you explore.
Virtual Body Take a tour of the digestive system.
Digestive System Diagram Roll over the words and the part will light up.
How Your Digestive System Works Explore and learn

STUDY and WORK TIPS

  • Do the classwork in CLASS.
  • Be here everyday.
  • Use our website for study and extra practice, especially on the diagrams and references.
  • Be sure to do your crosswords. They will really help.
  • Keep working on your paper at home.
  • Bring your paper everyday to class. You may be given time to work on it.
  • Be aware of all timelines for the paper.
  • Remember that the library is open after school until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

TEST INFORMATION

  1. Questions 1-31. Name the organ that has this part or function.
  2. Questions 31 -50. Digestive System Diagram
  3. Questions 51-57. Diagram of a Tooth
  4. Questions 58-65. Diagram of the Mouth
  5. Questions 66-80. Diseases

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