Module 8: The Digestive System
Section outline
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This chapter examines the structure and functions of digestive system and explores the mechanics and chemistry of the digestive processes. Digestion serves two main purposes: breaking down food to release nutrients and absorbing those nutrients into the body. These multistep processes will be explored, along with the major and accessory organs involved.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the functional anatomy of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system (CLOs 1-3)
- Describe the processes and control of ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation (CLOs 1-6)
- Summarize the roles of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder in digestion (CLO 3 and 4)
- Compare and contrast the digestion of the three macronutrients (CLO 3)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 8 Introduction
- Read Chapter 8 in the course textbook.
- Review the Chapter 8 Power-Point slides.
- Complete the Module 8 quiz and case study assignment.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Opened: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 12:00 AMDue: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 AMStudents mustMake a submissionReceive a grade
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