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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