Expectations, Goals and Objectives for week #3 (Aug. 31 - Sept. 6)

Summarize the body's organization from cells to organ systems.
Explain the four main functions of the gastrointestinal (GI).
Identify and describe the function of the organs and accessory organs of the GI tract.
Describe mechanisms by which food is propelled through the GI tract.
Explain the importance of enzymes in digestion.
Describe how the function and structure of the stomach facilitate mechanical digestion.
Describe how the structure of the small intestine facilitates its role in digestion and absorption.
Describe three ways nutrients can be transported across a cell membrane.

This weeks reading assignment

Chapter 3: Digestion A Gut Feeling:

Is gluten really all that bad?

Study Guides (work on this study guide for the first test)

(Module 3.20) Study Guide (Chapter 3) Digestive System 📄 here

Please don't forget that you can work together on the study guides by clicking on ConferZoom to the left and entering that room each and every day from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work together. It saves time and helps a lot while searching for answers to some of the study guide questions.

Assignments due this week

Due by Sunday Sept. 6, 2020 11:59 p.m. (Discussion Assignment) The benefits of alternate day fasting here

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