Digestive System + Process of Digestion

12578Introduction
This assignment will cover components of the digestive system and the process of digestion. You will investigate the digestion of a pizza and apply the information learned in the course to complete the assignment.

Remember to view the assignment rubric (see below) before completing the assignment.

Assignment Instructions
Submit a description of how the digestive system digests pizza with cheese, pepperoni, and onions.
Break the food down into carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and follow the food through the digestive tract. Include the phases of digestion (cephalic, gastric, intestinal) along with the enzymes secreted at various portions of the alimentary canal.
Your assignment must include the following:
Breakdown of the food into carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and a description of the chemical processes of digestion, including enzymes secreted by the stomach, pancreas, and intestines.
Description of the hormonal mechanisms, including CCK, gastrin, and secretin.
Your report must be a minimum of 300 words.
All answers should be in your own words and typed neatly using appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA style.
Include APA citations when necessary.
Must be submitted as a Word file.
Submit to your instructor by 11:59 PM on the date listed in the course schedule.
Notes
Do not include/rewrite the questions in the assignment.
Your submission must have a Turnitin similarity score of less than 20%. Remember you have 3 submissions before the due date to check your score.
Submissions greater than 20% will risk point deductions, and you may be reported to Administration for academic discipline.
Rubric
Digestive System Assignment Rubric
Digestive System Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 1
Answer includes a description of the breakdown of the food into carbohydrates, fats, and proteins along with the chemical processes of digestion including enzymes secreted by the stomach, pancreas, and intestines.
40 pts
Exemplary
Answer to question 1 demonstrated an in-depth understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
36 pts
Good
Answer to question 1 demonstrated an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
32 pts
Satisfactory
Answer to question 1 demonstrated a basic understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
24 pts
Needs Improvement
The answer to question 1 fails to demonstrate an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the student’s own words.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not answer this question.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 2
Answer includes a description of the hormonal mechanisms including CCK, gastrin, and secretin.
40 pts
Exemplary
Answer to question 2 demonstrated an in-depth understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
36 pts
Good
Answer to question 2 demonstrated an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Most concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
32 pts
Satisfactory
Answer to question 2 demonstrated a basic understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Some concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
24 pts
Needs Improvement
The answer to question 2 fails to demonstrate an understanding of concepts through the application of course content. Not all concepts are synthesized in the student’s own words.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not answer this question.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics and Cohesiveness
Answer is clearly written with good logic, grammar and spelling and directly addresses the question.
10 pts
Exemplary
The student effectively presents the answer in a clear and logical manner. Student’s writing expertly presents a valid answer to the question without spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors.
9 pts
Good
For the most part, the student presents the answer in a clear and logical manner with minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors.
8 pts
Satisfactory
Sometimes the student presents the answer in a clear and logical manner and/or contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors.
6 pts
Needs Improvement
The answer fails to answer the question in a clear and logical manner. The student’s writing shows a minimal understanding of the question topic and/or the answer contains significant errors (more than 5), grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Guidelines
Answer contains APA citations when necessary.
10 pts
Exemplary
The assignment is written following all APA guidelines to include a properly formatted title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
9 pts
Good
The assignment contains minimal APA guideline formatting errors including a properly formatted title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
8 pts
Satisfactory
The assignment paper contains several APA formatting errors including a properly formatted title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
6 pts
Needs Improvement
The assignment is not properly formatted per APA.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
10 pts
Total Points: 100