A&P Module 14 : Digestive System
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Lesson 1 : Introduction to DigestionStandard(s): 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, (3) Describe the functions and structures of the mouth. Essential Question: What role does the mouth play in digestion? Vocabulary: digestive system, alimentary canal, mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, amylase Assignment(s): Introduction to Digestion Handout |
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Lesson 2 : Upper Digestive TractStandard(s): 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) Assignment(s): Upper Digestive Tract Handout |
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Lesson 3 : Digestive Accessory OrgansStandard(s): 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 Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 14-3; Digestive Accessory Organs GP & IP |
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Lesson 4 : IntestinesStandard(s): 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 Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 14-4; Intestines GP & IP |
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Lesson 5 : NutritionStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.46
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 Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 14-5; Nutrition GP & IP |