PPT-Digestive System A&P

Digestive System AKA gastrointestinal system or GI system Function responsible for the physical amp chemical breakdown of food so it can be taken into bloodstream amp be used by body cells amp tissues. A. Bacterial Diseases of the Upper Digestive Tract (Mouth & Stomach). 1. Tooth Decay (dental caries). A) This is an endogenous infection . 1) Most common infectious disease of humans . 2) Young are more susceptible than old. By Mr. Style. Parts of the Digestive System. The Mouth:. The . mouth is the beginning of the digestive system, and, in fact, digestion starts here before you even take the first bite of a meal. The smell of food triggers the salivary glands in your mouth to secrete saliva, causing your mouth to water. When you actually taste . Essential Question. What are the structures of the digestive system?. 2.07 Remember the structures of the . digestive . system. 2. Structures of the digestive system. Digestive system. Also known as:. A. Bacterial Diseases of the Upper Digestive Tract (Mouth & Stomach). 1. Tooth Decay (dental caries). A) This is an endogenous infection . 1) Most common infectious disease of humans . 2) Young are more susceptible than old. The . digestive system . is involved in the ingestion and digestion of food and elimination of indigestible material.. Digestion takes place within the . digestive tract. , which begins with the mouth and ends with the anus.. What do you already know?. Complete the Digestive System Handout to the best of your ability without looking in any text or your notes.. You may work in groups.. Do not complete the bottom overview.. General Biology II. BSC 2011. Insert photo here representing. chapter. (credit: . modification of work by Julie Rybarczyk). Types of Digestive Systems. Heterotrophs are divided into three groups based on their food sources. Systems Key. I. The . Respiratory System. Define . respiratory system.. The system that functions to get oxygen from the environment and remove carbon dioxide and other waste products.. I. The Respiratory System. The digestive system is used for breaking down food into nutrients . which then pass into the circulatory system and are taken to where they are needed in the body.. Introduction. There . are four stages to food digestion:. NUTRIENTS IN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. They. are . substances. . that. . plants. and . animals. . need. . to. . live. and . grow. .. The. . digestive. . system. . is. . the. . group. of . organs. Bell Work. Please answer these “pre-test” questions:. 1) Which has a longer length – the large intestine or the small intestine?. 2) True or False: Digestion begins as soon as it enters the mouth. 1. Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract. A) . Tubular . structure from mouth to anus. 2. Accessory Structures. A) . Teeth. , tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder & pancreas. Digestive System. B. 6 basic processes. Main Function of the digestive system. Digestion. - the process by which your body breaks down the food you eat into substances that it can take absorb (take in) and use.. Organs of the Digestive system. The digestive system has . three main . functions: . to convert food into nutrients your body . needs. Absorption. R. id . the body of . waste. To . do its job, the system requires the cooperation of a number of different structures and organs throughout the body, including the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and  gallbladder..