Please answer the following questions in at least one paragraph per question, using complete sentences. Make sure to list any references (including the text) used in your essay.
Choose a respiratory disease or disorder, and explain what causes the disorder, the part(s) of the respiratory system affected, how it may be treated, and the prognosis.
Part 2
- What are the names of the 3 salivary glands?
- What enzyme is found primarily in saliva?
- What are the 3 parts of a human tooth?
- What is the name of the circle of muscle that forms the opening between the esophagus and stomach?
- List the 4 layers of the stomach wall.
- What is the name of the 3 sections of the small intestine?
- Most nutrient absorption occurs in which organ?
- How does the liver contribute to digestion?
- If someone has his or her gallbladder removed, what might be the effect on digestion?
- What is chyme?
- What is the name given to the involuntary muscle action that propels food through the digestive tract?
- Name 2 functions of the large intestine.
- In a short essay, describe the function of the gastric juices (20 pt).
- Identify and explain the functions of the digestive juices in the small intestine (20 pt).
