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After completing Chapter 31, you will be able to:
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31.1 List the functions of the digestive system. |
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31.2 Trace the pathway of food through the alimentary canal. |
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31.3 Describe the structure and functions of the mouth, teeth, tongue, and salivary glands. |
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31.4 Describe the structure and function of the pharynx. |
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31.5 Describe the swallowing process. |
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31.6 Describe the structure of the esophagus and tell how it propels food into the stomach. |
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31.7 Describe the structure and functions of the stomach. |
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31.8 List the substances secreted by the stomach and give their functions. |
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31.9 Describe the structure and functions of the small intestine. |
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31.10 List the substances secreted by the small intestine and describe the importance of each. |
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31.11 Explain the structures and functions of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. |
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31.12 List the substances released by the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas into the small intestine and give the function of each secretion. |
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31.13 Describe the structure and functions of the large intestine. |
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31.14 Tell what types of nutrients are absorbed by the digestive system and where they are absorbed. |
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31.15 Describe the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of various disorders and diseases of the digestive system. |