Title: Identify the structures, functions, and diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) (Draft) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

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

- The structures and functions 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?