Match the Structure of the Digestive System with Its Function

question 109

Essay

Match the structure of the digestive system with its function.
_____ 1. oral cavity, teeth, A. dehydration and compaction of indigestible
tongue materials in preparation for elimination
_____ 2. salivary glands B. secretion of bile (important for lipid digestion),
storage of nutrients, many other vital functions
_____ 3. liver C. storage and concentration of bile
_____ 4. pharynx D. transport of materials to the stomach
_____ 5. esophagus E. secretion of buffers and digestive enzymes
by exocrine cells; secretion of hormones
by endocrine cells
_____ 6. gallbladder F. mechanical processing, moistening, mixing
with salivary secretions
_____ 7. stomach G. chemical breakdown of materials by acid and
enzymes; mechanical processing through
muscular contractions
_____ 8. large intestine H. secretion of lubricating fluid containing enzymes
that break down carbohydrates
_____ 9. pancreas I. enzymatic digestion and absorption of water,
organic substrates, vitamins, and ions
_____ 10. small intestine J. pharyngeal muscles propel materials
into esophagus

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