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This semester we will be learning about the human body.  We will discuss each of the different body systems in detail.  Be prepared this is a challenging unit  there will be a quiz each day at the end of class to make sure that we are all following along.  You will also be working on a team project of the body.  Each Friday we will spend working on this project.  It will be due before your final test on May 15th.
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THIS WEEK'S LESSON: Related Links:
Gray's Anatomy
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTM
The Human Body
The Human Body Exploratorium
Anatomy and Physiology
Questions for this lesson:
1. How many teeth does an adult have?

2. What are the three types of teeth?

3. What three cavities form the pharynx?

4. How long is the esophagus?

5. What are the five functions of the stomach?

6. What is the main acid that breaks down food in the stomach?

7. Which is longer the large intestine or the small intestine?

8. What three pieces make up the small intestine?

9. What are the basic functions of the large intestine?

10. The liver has many functions name five?

11. What are the fat soluble vitamins that bile effects?

12. What regulates the release of pancreatic juice?
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Ms. Prisant
The Digestive System plays an very important part role in the functioning of the human body in that it regulates the energy break down for the cells of the body.  With out the digestive system the cells of the body would not be able to obtain the energy needed for proper functioning.

A basic defination of the digestion is the process by which food are changed into forms that can be absorbed throught the cell membranes.

The digestive system is broken into 9 main organs:
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Pharynx
Mouth Esophogus
Stomach Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
ASSIGNMENTS:
2/27: Read Ch 5 in your book.
Answer q. 1-5.

2/28: Handouts given in class. Choose an experiment to try.

3/01: Read pgs. 55-80 in your book. Memorize vocabulary for quiz.
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