SBGR Digestive II Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Mastication | Crushing and shredding of food by the teeth |
Lingual frenulum | Attaches the body of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity |
Enamel | Contains calcium phosphate in a crystalline form and is the hardest biologically manufactured substance |
Incisors | Blade-shaped teeth located at the front of the mouth |
Cuspids | Canine teeth |
Molars | Have very large flattened crowns used for crushing and grinding |
Deciduous teeth | Baby teeth |
Tooth decay | Results from the action of bacteria that normally inhabit your mouth |
Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gingivae (gums) |
Deglutition | Swallowing |
Chyme | Ingested food with saliva and the secretions of gastric glands |
Rugae | Mucosal folds that allow the gastric lumen to expand |
Gastric juice | Thin, colorless, acidic fluid that contains enzymes |
Lacteal | Lymphatic capillary |
Duodenum | Segment of intestine closest to the stomach |
Jejunum | Site of most chemical and nutrient absorption |
Ileum | Final segment of the small intestine |
Cecum | Collects and stores materials from ileum and begins the process of compaction |
Appendix | Functions primarily as an organ of the lymphatic system |
Appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix |
Portal hypertension | Restricted blood flow in the liver causes pressure in the hepatic portal system to increase markedly |
Pancreatic lipase | Breaks down lipids, releasing products that can be easily absorbed |
Mumps | Infection of the salivary gland |
Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver |
Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder |
Cholelithiasis | Gallstones |
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Doribax | |
Prochlorperazine | |
Rebetol | |
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