A&P Module 13 : Digestive System
Lesson 1 : Introduction to DigestionStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.45,SC.912.L.14.46
Objective(s): (1) Describe the general functions of the digestive system, (2) Explain how the structure of the alimentary canal mixes and moves its contents. Essential Question: How does the histological organization of the digestive system affect its function? Vocabulary: digestive system, alimentary canal, mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa |
Lesson 2 : MouthStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.45,SC.912.L.14.46
Objective(s): Describe the functions and structures of the mouth. Essential Question: What role does the mouth play in digestion? Vocabulary: tongue, teeth, salivary glands, amylase |
Lesson 3 : Upper Digestive TractStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.45,SC.912.L.14.46
Objective(s): (1) Describe how food travels from the mouth to the stomach, (2) describe the secretions of the stomach and how they are regulated. Essential Question: What happens to food particles as they travel from the mouth to the beginning of the small intestine? Vocabulary: pharynx, bolus, esophagus, pyloric sphincter, gastric glands, gastric juice, pepsin, pepsinogen, intrinsic factor, cholecystokinin (CCK) |
Lesson 4 : Digestive Accessory OrgansStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.45,SC.912.L.14.46
Objective(s): (1) Describe the secretions of the pancreas, liver and gallbladder and how they are regulated. Essential Question: What role does the pancreas, liver and gallbladder play in digestion? Vocabulary: pancreas, pancreatic juice, liver, bile, gallbladder, emulsification, bile salts |
Lesson 5 : IntestinesStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.45,SC.912.L.14.46
Objective(s): (1) Describe the role of the intestines in digestion, (2) explain how the products of digestion are absorbed. Essential Question: What role do the intestines play in the digestion and absorption of nutrients? Vocabulary: small intestine, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, mesentery, intestinal villi, peptidases, sucrase, maltase, lactase, intestinal lipase, ileocecal sphincter, large intestine, cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, anus |
Lesson 6 : NutritionStandard(s): SC.912.L.18.1
Objective(s): (1) List the major sources of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and how cells utilize them; (2) identify the functions of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, (3) describe an adequate diet. Essential Question: What is the importance of an adequate diet? Vocabulary: nutrients, calorie, essential nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, malnutrition |