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Bailey Lunsford
Week 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Duodenum | Definition: First section of the small intestine; receives bile and pancreatic enzymes |
| Small intestine | Definition: Longest digestive organ; site of most nutrient absorption |
| Jejunum | Definition: Middle portion of the small intestine where significant absorption occurs. |
| Cecum | Definition: First part of the large intestine; connects ileum to colon |
| Pancreas | Definition: Produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate; endocrine and exocrine functions. |
| Mesentery | Definition: Peritoneal fold that anchors intestines and supplies blood vessels. |
| Epiglottis | Definition: Flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent choking. |
| Pleura | Definition: Double-layer membrane surrounding the lungs, reducing friction |
| Rugae | Definition: Folds in the stomach lining that allow expansion |
| Peristalsis | Definition: Wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract. |