The mouth
number of teeth in a normal adult human
What is 32?
the long tube extending from mouth to stomach
What is the esophagus?
the part of the large intestine that goes across the abdomen
What is the transverse colon?
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy and is found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits.
What are carbohydrates?
Dark red stool indicates bleeding in this region
What is the stomach or upper GI tract?
the official word for chew
What is masticate?
the muscle at the a superior part of the stomach that allows food in
What is the lower esophageal sphincter? (also called cardioesophageal)
the major part of the middle section of small intestine
What is the Jejunum?
enzyme used to break down starch in the mouth
What is salivary amylase?
Black stool indicates this type of supplement being taken
What is iron?
the attachment point for the tongue
What is the hyoid bone?
this closes off the trachea when you swallow so food does not enter
What is the epiglottis?
The s-shaped part of the colon
What is the Sigmoid colon?
This nutrient requires intrinsic factor in order to be absorbed in the digestive system.
What is Vitamin B12?
water is absorbed in this part of the digestive system
What is the large intestine?
name of masticated food
What is bolus?
the top region of the stomach
What is the fundus?
the muscle connecting the small and large intestine
What is the ileocecal valve?
They are cells that produce Pepsinigen
What are chief cells?
Bile produced by the Liver is stored in this organ to emulsify fats
What is the gall bladder?
the largest salivary gland
What is the parotid gland?
the muscle that allows food to leave the stomach
What is the pyloric sphincter?
The part of the colon that contains the appendix
What is the Cecum?
lipase is produced by this salivary gland
What is the sublingual gland?
the name of food that is leaving the stomach
What is chyme?