Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Objectives
- Identify the anatomical structures of the digestive system and their functions
- Explain the physiology of digestion through the system
Assignment Overview
This exercise helps students understand the anatomical structures of the digestive system
Deliverables
Annotated diagram of the digestive system
Step 1 Draw a diagram. (It is OK to take a diagram from the internet and label it.)
Using the drawing tools provided by your word-processing program, draw a diagram that traces the pathway and physiological processes of a bite of food through the digestive system. Annotate each step in the digestive process with a brief paragraph describing what happens in the step.
Be sure to include ALL the following topics:
- The organs of the digestive system (This includes the alimentary canal AND the accessory organs of digestion)
- The actions of the digestive system
- Propulsion
- Absorption
- Chemical digestion
- Mechanical dtomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Objectives
- Identify the anatomical structures of the digestive system and their functions
- Explain the physiology of digestion through the system
Assignment Overview
This exercise helps students understand the anatomical structures of the digestive system
Deliverables
Annotated diagram of the digestive system
Step 1 Draw a diagram. (It is OK to take a diagram from the internet and label it.)
Using the drawing tools provided by your word-processing program, draw a diagram that traces the pathway and physiological processes of a bite of food through the digestive system. Annotate each step in the digestive process with a brief paragraph describing what happens in the step.
Be sure to include ALL the following topics:
- The organs of the digestive system (This includes the alimentary canal AND the accessory organs of digestion)
- The actions of the digestive system
- Propulsion
- Absorption
- Chemical digestion
