Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
100
The structure that separates the nasopharynx and the oral cavity
What is the soft palate
100
Name of the two sphincters at the start and end of the esophagus
What are the upper and lower esophageal sphincters
100
Folds in the stomachs interior
What are rugae
200
Auditory tubes can be found in this part of the pharynx
What is the nasopharynx
200
Length of the esophagus
What is 25 cm
200
The 4 regions of the stomach
What are the Cardiac part, Fundus, Body, Pyloric part
300
The epithelium of the oropharynx
What is stratified squamous epithelium
300
The structure that allows the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm
What is the esophageal hiatus
300
Purpose of gastric juices in the stomach
What is chemical digestion
400
The structure that blocks food from getting into the trachea
What is the epiglottis
400
The esophagus lies anterior to _________ and posterior to _________.
What is the vertebral column and the trachea
400
Empty stomach capacity
What is 50mL
500
The structure that blocks food from entering the nasal cavity
What is uvula
500
The term for pain in the esophagus due to acid from the stomach
What is acid reflux (heart burn)
500
Epithelium of the stomach
What is simple columnar
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