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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Name the structure that normally prevents food in the stomach from backing up into the esophagus | Cardiac Sphincter |
| Name the structure that normally prevents food in the esophagus from entering the larynx and trachea | Epiglotus |
| Name the three sections of the small intestines | Duodenum Jejunum Ileum |
| The main function of the large intestines | Provides storage place for feces and reabsorbs water |
| What organ is both an exocrine and endocrine gland? | Pancreas |
| Where does the majority of absorption take place in the digestive system? | Small Intestines |
| Where does carbohydrate digestion begin? | Mouth |
| Where does protein digestion begin? | Stomach |
| In which quadrant is the liver located | upper right quad |
| Name the cells of the stomach lining and their products: | Mucous Cell: Mucous Parietal Cells: HCL, intrinsic factor (absorption of B12) Pepsinogen... break down protein |
| Bile is made in the... | Liver and stored in the gallbladder. |
| Peristalsis | Propelling movements of the alimentary Canal |
| Pancreas | Produces enzymes that digest all food types |
| Parietal Cells | Secrete HCL and Intrinsic Factor |
| Villi | Increase surface area of small intestines |
| Oropharynx | Part of the pharynx that carries food and air |
| Chyme | Food mixed with gastric juice |
| Cardiac Sphincter | Another name for Gastro-esophageal sphincter |
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