Title: Identify the major structures and functions of the gastrointestinal system, including the oral cavity.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Understanding Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include

- mouth and teeth
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- liver
- gallbladder
- pancreas.

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?