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Absorption of Nutrients. Learning Targets: Name the four layers of the alimentary canal wall and sate the function of each layer. (K) Describe the process of absorption in both the small and large intestines. (K). 1-4. The Walls of the Digestive System.
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Absorption of Nutrients Learning Targets: Name the four layers of the alimentary canal wall and sate the function of each layer. (K) Describe the process of absorption in both the small and large intestines. (K)
1-4 The Walls of the Digestive System • The walls of the digestive system, from mouth to anus, are composed of 4 layers of tissue. • Use your book (pg. 402) to find out what the function of each layer is. Summarize the key functions on your worksheet.
5-7 What’s special about the wall of the small intestine?
8 The function of the lacteal
9-16 Final absorption in the small intestine See it in action by clicking on the picture.
17-20 Moving on to the large intestine Note that the lining of the large intestine is not as folded as the lining of the small intestine.
24-27 Use of nutrients
Elimination Learning Target: Describe the process of feces formation and removal. (K)
40 Why do I have gas? Click on the radiograph to find out.
41 Why am I constipated? Click on the picture to find out why.
42 Everything you ever wanted to know about diarrhea…. Click on the picture