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EXERCISE NO. 12

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GIO: I. To be able to study the gross, histological and functional characteristics of the
gastrointestinal tract.

SIO :
1. Enumerate the parts of the alimentary canal and give the functions of
each organ.

2. Enumerate the accessory organs of digestion and give the role of

each organ in digestion.

3. Enumerate the four layers of the wall of the alimentary tract.

GIO: II. To be able to study the Oral cavity

SIO:
1. Enumerate the two compartments of the oral cavity.

2. Draw and label the parts of the oral cavity.

GIO: III. To be able to study the pharynx and esophagus SIO:
1. Enumerate the events that take place during swallowing.

2. Enumerate the three parts of the pharynx and describe important

features.
3. Enumerate the three anatomic and physiologic
constrictions of the esophagus.

GIO: IV. To study the parts and function of the stomach SIO:
1. Draw and label the parts of the stomach.

2. Enumerate the cells found in the gastric mucosa and their secretions.
GIO: V. To study the small and large intestine

SIO:
1. Enumerate the subdivisions of the small intestines.

2. Enumerate the major functions of the small intestines.

3. Identify the parts of duodenum where the duodenal papilla is

found.

4. Define the ligament of Treitz and give its anatomic

significance?

5. Enumerate the subdivisions of the large intestine.

6. Differentiate the small and large intestines.

7. Define what acute appendicitis is.

GIO.VI. To study the parts and functions of the accessory organs of digestion SIO:
1. Enumerate the 3 salivary glands and differentiate in terms of the
types of secretion and locations and the names of ducts.
 2. Give the role of saliva in digestion?

3. Draw and label the parts of the pancreas (exocrine and endocrine).

4. Draw and label the parts of the liver and gallbladder.

5. Define the role of the gallbladder in digestion.

GIO. VII. To study the various digestive enzymes in terms of source organs and role in
the digestive process.

SIO:
1. Identify the enzyme found in the saliva for initial
carbohydrate digestion in the mouth.

2. Identify the enzymes found in the pancreatic juice and give the substrate
or type of nutrients being acted upon by these enzymes.