Welcome to Module 5

Welcome to Week 5. In this week's assignments, we will explore Chapter 23 - Digestive System. You will complete Mastering Homework 7, Mastering Quiz 7, and lab anatomy and physiology lab assignments in Mastering.

Please review the learning outcomes listed here as a study guide for the quiz and exam.

As always, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Dr. Burke

Module Learning Outcomes

As a result of the instruction in this module for Chapter 23, students will be able to:

1. Describe the functions of the digestive system, and differentiate between organs of the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

2. Describe the location and function of the peritoneum. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

3. Define retroperitoneal and name the retroperitoneal organs of the digestive system. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

4. Describe the tissue composition and general function of each of the four layers of the alimentary canal. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

5. Describe stimuli and controls of digestive activity. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

6. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy and the basic functions of the mouth and its associated organs. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

7. Describe the composition and functions of saliva, and explain how salivation is regulated. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

8. Describe the anatomy and basic functions of the pharynx and esophagus. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

9. Describe the mechanism of swallowing. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

10. Describe stomach structure and indicate changes in the basic alimentary canal structure that aid its digestive function. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

11. Describe the histologic anatomy of the liver and pancreas. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

12. State the roles of bile and pancreatic juice in the digestion process. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

13. Describe the role of the gallbladder. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

14. Describe how bile and pancreatic juice secretion into the small intestine are regulated. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

15. Identify and describe structural modifications of the wall of the small intestine that enhance the digestive process. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

16. Differentiate between the roles of the various cell types of intestinal mucosa. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

17. Describe the functions of intestinal hormones and paracrine. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

18. List the major functions of the large intestine. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

19. Describe the regulation of defecation. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

20. Describe the general processes of digestion and absorption. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

21. List the enzymes involved in digestion; name the foodstuffs on which they act. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

22. List the end products of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and nucleic acid digestion. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

23. Describe the process by which breakdown products of foodstuffs are absorbed in the small intestine. (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

(CO = Course Objective. This demonstrates the alignment from the module objective to the course objective[s].)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings:

See Mastering Assignments.

PowerPoint Presentations:

HAP_11e_Lecture_Ch 23A_Accessible.pptx

HAP_11e_Lecture_Ch 23B_Accessible.pptx

HAP_11e_Lecture_Ch 23C_Accessible.pptx

Videos:

Media: Helpful videos are given in your homework and lab assignments.

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

See above.

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