Category 1
layer of the intestine that contains glands, blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves
submucousa
List 3 Accessory organs of the GI system
Liver, Pancreas, & Gallbladder
Rhythmic waves that move food along the GI tract
peristalsis
Parts of the small intestine
Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum
Most nutrients are absorbed in the
small intestine
mucoprotein necessary for the assimilation of vitamin B12
Intrinsic Factor
flap of mesentery resembling an apron that covers the small intestine.
greater omentum
Function of the gallbladder
store bile
digestion begins here
oral cavity
the soft palate is formed by this
skeletal muscle
The layer of the GI tract is responsible for absorption of nutrients.
Mucosa
nearly liquid mixture of partly digested food and digestive secretions found in the stomach and small intestine.
chyme
carries oxygen poor, nutrient rich blood from digestive organs to the liver
The substance in the saliva that breaks down carbohydrates.
Salivary Amylase
Fats simplest form
fatty acids and glycerol
forms the bulk of the tooth
dentin
Another name for the large intestine
Colon
more digestive processes occur here than any other part of the intestine
duodenum
substance produced by the liver, responsible for fat digestion.
bile
temporary teeth
deciduous teeth
function of the stomach
store food until it can be partially digested
movement that involves mixing of food with digestive juices
segmentation
The organ which secretes insulin and digestive enzymes.
Pancreas
cells of the pancreas that secrete digestive enzymes in inactive form
acinar cells
purpose of the ileocecal valve
prevent back flow of feces into the small intestine.