Section: Module 5: Lesson 2: The Digestive System | Anatomy and Physiology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • List and describe the functional anatomy of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system.
    • Discuss the processes and control of ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.
    • Discuss the roles of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder in digestion.
    • Compare and contrast the digestion of the three macronutrients.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 8 hours and 20 minutes.

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