Components of Alimentary System
Components of Alimentary System: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Alimentary Canal, Oesophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Pharynx, Large Intestine, Colon, Mouth, Small Intestine, Milk Teeth, Permanent Teeth, Caecum, Tongue, Dental Formula, Jejunum, Ileum, Liver, Gallbladder, etc.
Important Questions on Components of Alimentary System
Mention the three salivary glands of humans.
Name the hormones secreted by pancreas.
Mention the functions of anus.
List the functions of ileum.
Discuss the role of jejunum.
Which of the following is/are the subdivisions of the large intestine?
Intestinal villi have a lymph vessel called a lacteal.
The anus is surrounded by circular muscles.
The large intestine secretes no enzyme.
The process of digestion starts from which part of the digestive system?
Which of the following pairs of types of teeth perform one common function as stated against it?
The colon is the smallest part of the large intestine.
What are 3 functions of the tongue?
Papillae is the small nodules present on the top and bottom of the tongue.
Write the number of milk teeth and permanent teeth.
Look at the diagram and answer the following question.
Food is absorbed in the organ numbered _____.
What are the enzymes found in small intestine? Discuss their role in digestion.
Small intestine is long coiled tube, why?
Name the enzyme secreted by ileum.
Where does the digested food enter from the stomach? (large intestine/small intestine)
