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MED~Digestive System Test

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32. Ileum
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4. Defecation/Elimination
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11. Gingiva
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8. Bicuspid
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27. Lipase
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5. Mechanical Digestion/Mastication
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24. Gastrin
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34. Gastric
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33. Villi
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9. Molar
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12. Dentin
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14. Crown
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26. Bile
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28. Amylase
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17. Saliva
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19. Pharynx
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20. Peristalsis
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16. Root
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36. Trypsin
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10. Canines
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the secretion of salivary glands ducted into the mouth
B.
any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids
C.
the gums
D.
a tooth with a broad crown used to grind food, located behind the premolars
E.
a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to form smaller polypeptide units
F.
the act of chewing
G.
the embedded portion of a tooth
H.
the terminal part of the small intestine; between the jejunum and the cecum of the large intestine
I.
a greenish-yellow or brownish fluid produced in and secreted by the liver, stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine
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any of a group of enzymes that are present in saliva, pancreatic juice, and parts of plants and catalyze the hydrolysis of starch to sugar to produce carbohydrate derivatives
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a hormone that stimulates gastric secretion, especially hydrochloric acid release
L.
finger like projections of the small intestinal mucosa that tremendously increase its surface area for absorption
M.
the muscular tube extending from the posterior of the nasal cavities to the esophagus
N.
the calcified tissue forming the major part of a tooth; deep to the enamel
O.
the elimination of the contents of the bowels (feces)
P.
the part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line
Q.
of, relating to, or associated with the stomach
R.
the waves of contraction seen in tube-like organs; propels substances along the tract
S.
a tooth having two points
T.
one of the pointed conical teeth located between the incisors and the first bicuspids
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the muscular membranous tube for the passage of food from the pharynx to the stomach; the gullet
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a rounded mass of food prepared by the mouth for swallowing
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the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
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a parenchymal cell of the liver
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the part of the large intestine between the caecum and the rectum
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a tooth adapted for cutting or gnawing, located at the front of the mouth along the apex of the dental arch
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to take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption
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the part of a tooth between the crown and the root
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passage of a substance into or across a blood vessel or membrane
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the soft innermost part of a tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels

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