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What are some organs that are in the digestive system?
Stomach, pharynx, esophagus, and colon
What is the function of the small intestine?
Water absorption
What is the matrix similar to bone in the tooth?
Dentin
What is the vestibule in your mouth?
The space between your cheeks and teeth
What are the ridges in the stomach?
Rugae
What are the functions of the digestive system? (Name 2)
Mechanical food processing, chemical food processing, dehydration of indigestible residue, absorption, secretion, and ingestion
What is the function of the large intestine?
Dehydration and compaction
What does the pulp cavity of the tooth contain?
Blood vessels and nerves
What is the anatomical term for your gums?
Gingiva
What are the circular folds and micro villi used for?
Increased surface area for absorption
What is peristalsis?
Waves of muscular contraction that propel food
What is the correct order for: lamina propria, muscularis externa, submucosa, digestive epithelium, serosa, and muscularis mucosae
Digestive epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosae, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa
What is your tooth covered with?
Enamel
What is the tooth name that functions in cutting and clipping?
Incisors
What is the first portion of the small intestine?
Duodenum
What does the submucosa contain?
Blood and lymph vessels
What helps food from entering the pharynx when you swallow?
Uvula
What are your sharp teeth called?
Canines or cuspids
Which teeth function in crushing and grinding?
Molars
What is the middle portion of the small intestine?
Jejunum
What two things increase surface area for absorption?
Circular folds and micro villi
What is the function of the tongue?
Mechanical processing, sensory, and speech
Name two function of the teeth.
Tearing, crushing, cutting, and clipping
What sphinctor of the stomach transfers food to the duodenum?
Pyloric
What is the end portion of the small intestine?
Ileum