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Irregular ridges in the mucous membrane covering the anterior portion of the hard palate. Rugae
The small soft tissue projection, hangs from the soft palate. Uvula
Chewing Mastication
Swallowing Deglutition
Small raised areas on the tongue, contain taste buds that are sensitive to the chemical nature of foods. Papillae
Windpipe Trachea
Throat Pharynx
Main substance of a tooth. Dentin
Shaped like an S Sigmoid Colon
What is the top of the digestive system? Oral Cavity
What is at the bottom of the digestive system? Anus
Passage of materials through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream. Absorption
Small building blocks of proteins, released when proteins are digested. Amino Acids
Enzyme secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands to digest starch (amyl/o) Amylase
Pigment released by the liver in the bile. Bilirubin
First part of the large intestine Cecum
Elimination of feces from the digestive tract through the anus. Defecation
First part of the small intestine Duodenum
Breaking up large fat globules into smaller globules. Emulsification
Tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Esophagus
Four front teeth Incisor
Second part of the small intestine Jejunum
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen Ascites
Tooth decay Dental Caries
Tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in the blood. Liver Function Test
Test for microorganisms in present in the feces. Stool culture
Test to detect occult blood in feces. Stool guaiac test
A series of xray images is taken in multiple views CT scan
Magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body. Magnetic resonance imaging
Use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)
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