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Chapter 14 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |