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Chapter 14 Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Teniae Coli | Bands of longitudinal muscle fibers in the large intestine. |
Rugae | Longitudinal folds in the mucosa of the stomach. |
Pyloric Sphincter | Valve between the stomach & first part of the small intestine. |
Plicae Circulares | Circular folds in the mucosa & submucosa of the small intestine. |
Peristalsis | Rhythmic contractions of the intestine that move food a long the digestive tract. |
Palate | Roof of the mouth. |
Mesentery | Extensions of peritoneum that are associated with the intestine. |
Mastication | The process of chewing. |
Lower Esophageal Sphincter | Valve between the esophagus & stomach. |
Ilecocecal | The valve between the small & large intestine. |
Hydrolysis | Chemical breakdown of complex molecules by the addition of water. |
Gingiva | Gums. |
Gastrin | Hormone secreted by the endocrine glands in the stomach. |
Gastric Juice | The secretions of the exocrine gastric glands. |
Fauces | Opening from oral cavity to the orophraynx. |
Deglutition | The process of swallowing |
Defecation | The expulsion of the indigestible wastes, or feces, through the anus. |
Chyme | The semi-fluid mixture of food and gastric juice that leaves the stomach through the pyloric sphincter. |
Absorption | The passage of digestive end products from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood or lymph. |