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A&P 2 Test 3 General
Test 3 general Mrs. Fletcher Weatherford College
Word | Definition |
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How many layers does the alimentary canal consist of? | 4. The innermost is the mucosa, the next is the submucosa, the muscular and the serousa |
The serousa is also known as? | Visceral Peritoneum |
What is the purpose of the mucosa? | To protect the alimentary canal, to secrete mucous, and absorb nutrients |
The digestive system is made up of what two parts? | The alimentary canal and accessory organs |
The amilnentary canal consists of what 6 parts? | Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anal canal |
What are the 4 accessory organs associated with the digestive system? | Salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas |
Another name for the propelling movement performed by the digestive system is? | peristalsis |
Peristalis manifest itself as what type of noise? | a gurgling sound |
The inner layer of muscular tissue in the alimentary canal performs what function? | Constricts the canal, lowering the diameter |
What happens when the longitudinal muscles of the alimentary canal constrict? | the tube shortens in length. |