Review some characteristics and functions of the various Gl organs by placing th

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Review some characteristics and functions of the various Gl organs by placing the characteristics at left into the appropriate boxes shown at right. digestion in an The principal site of fat Small intestine Large intestine Esophagus Stomach Most dietary Air and food paths cross in this area water is Secretions trom the liver and pancreas, two G' | | The site of most organs, empty into this organ The basio Rapid peristaltic electrical rhythm motility is the generates three sole function peristaltic waves per minute ia are Small amounts normally found of vitamin K are The most important site for proteirn Intrinsic facior is and secreted into the lumen

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1.Pharynx-

* air and food paths cross in this area.

2.Esophagous-

*rapid peristaltic motility is the sole function.

3.Stomach-

*protein digestion in an acidic environment.

*secretors from the liver and pancreas, two GI accessory organs, empty into this organ.

*the basic electrical rythm generates three peristaltic waves per minute.

*the most important site for protein digestion.

* intrinsic factor is manufactured and secreted into the lumen.

4.Small intestine-

*most dietary water is absorbed.

*principle aite of fat digestion.

* the site of most absorption.

5.Large intestine-

* bacteria are normally found here.

*small amounts of vitamin k are absorbed.

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