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DGIT: Upper GI
Upper gastrointestinal tract anatomy.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| labia | lips |
| lower GI tract | small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus |
| upper GI tract | mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach |
| accessory organs | liver, gallbladder, pancreas |
| uvula | small projection hanging from the back middle edge of the soft palate |
| papillae | Rough, bumpy elevations on dorsal surface of tongue. Contain taste buds. |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| periodontium | Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth |
| gingiva | gums |
| maxillary arch | upper jaw |
| mandibular arch | lower jaw |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| dentition | Natural teeth in the dental arch |
| deciduous dentition | baby teeth |
| crown | visible portion of the tooth |
| enamel | hard, outermost layer of a tooth |
| root | the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support |
| cementum | Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth. |
| dentin | Dense tissue forming the bulk of a tooth. |
| pulp | contains blood vessels and nerves |
| parotid gland | salivary gland within the cheek |
| sublingual gland | salivary gland under the tongue |
| submandibular gland | Smaller salivary gland located under the jaw |
| deglutination | swallowing |
| pharynx | throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and air to the larynx |
| epiglottis | a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing, protecting the lungs. |
| cardiac sphincter | A circular muscle located between the esophagus and the stomach. AKA lower esophageal sphincter (LES) |
| rugae of stomach | Allow for expansion and secrete gastric juices |
| pyloric sphincter | Ring like muscle that controls passage of food from stomach to small intestine |
| pyloris | the narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine |
| bolus | a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed |
| digestive enzymes | responsible for the chemical changes that break foods down into simpler forms of nutrients for use by the body |
| HCl | the acid of gastric juice; kills bacteria; aids in protein digestion |
| pepsin | Enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach |
| mastication | the process of chewing |
| peristalsis | Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system. |
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