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Digestive System 2
Stack #170097
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The gastrointestinal tract that includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine | The alimentary canal |
| The innermost layer of the alimentary canal wall that produces muscus to lubricate and protect the canal. | Mucosa |
| The layer of the alimentary canal wall containing blood vessels for carrying away absorbed nutrients and nerve endings that stimulate muscle fibers. | Submucosa |
| The layer of the alimentary canal wall that produces muscle contractions to move food along the canal. | Muscular Layer |
| The outermost layer in the wall of the alimentary canal. It attaches to connective tissue that holds the digestive organs in position. | Serous Layer |
| The wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract from the esophagus to the rectum. | Peristalsis |
| The four main functions of the digestive system. | Ingestion; Digestion; Absorption; Egestion |
| Salivary glands produce an enzyme that begins the chemical breakdown of what food? | The breakdown of carbohydrates into sugar |
| What is mastication? | Chewing of food |
| What are the four types of teeth and what is their function? | Incisors - biting; Cuspids - tearing; Premolars - crushing and grinding; Molors - crushing and grinding |
| The region of the tooth that extends above the gum. | The crown |
| The region of the tooth anchored in a socket in the bony ridge of the jaw. | The root |
| The region of the tooth at the gum line. | The neck |
| The layer that forms most of the tooth structure. | Dentin |
| This is the hardest material in our body and covers the dentin at the crown of the tooth. | Enamel |
| This material covers the dentin in the root region of the tooth. | Cementum |
| The innermost layer of the tooth that contains blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. | The Pulp Cavity |