1a) How do the epithelia between the esophagus and small
intestine differ?
b) What are the functional reasons for the different
structures?
c) What are the major structures of the digestive tract, in
order, starting with the mouth?
d) What are the large glands associated with the digestive tract
and where do the ducts from these glands enter the tract?
Describe the smooth muscle layers in the wall of the esophagus,
stomach, small intestine & large intestine; include the number
of layers and layer arrangement & how this is functionally
important
Compare the functions of the small intestine and the large
intestine.
Why do proteins need to incorporate into the triglyceride
molecules to form the chylomicrons?
Why can’t the chylomicrons move directly into the capillaries
like monosaccharides and amino acids?
Please Answer all 4 Questions:
1) Compare the functions of the small intestine and large
intestine and suggest a reason the small intestine is so much
longer than the large intestine?
2) Review the location of the parotid gland and explain why a
person who has mumps will probably experience pain while
eating?
3) If the gallbladder is surgically removed, what functions(s)
will no longer be possible? How will this surgery affect the
transport bile ?
4) Why do you...
compare the structural features of the esophagus (a tube
posterior to the trachea), trachea and small airways and how this
relates to their functions. Discuss the compositions of the
esophagus and lung tissue by comparing their density when placed in
water.
Compare and contrast the wall of the GI tract in the following
regions: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large
intestine. How does the wall change throughout the course of the
body? Be specific. What additional cells and glands are present in
each section and what do they do? Be specific.
Compare the DIGESTION of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the
small intestine, and the ABSORPTION of carbohydrates,
fats and proteins in the small intestine.