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?