Title: Identify the structures, functions, and diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include organs and accessory organs of the digestive tract and their functions:

- the function/structure of the gastrointestinal system
- mouth and teeth
- salivary glands/saliva
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- liver
- gallbladder
- pancreas
- diseases/disorders of the gastrointestinal system

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where in the gastrointestinal system are most nutrients absorbed? Why is this important?
- What are the roles of the liver in the gastrointestinal system?
- How does food progress through the digestive tract?
- What is the function of peristalsis?
- What is the function of the pancreas in the gastrointestinal system?