alimentary quiz Flashcards
the # and names of the alimentary canal
4- mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa
function of incisors
to cut and sheer food
function of canines
to tear and grip food
function of premolars
to crush and grind food
function of molars
to crush and grind food
what Is the part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves
the pulp
how many teeth do children and adults have
children-20
adults-32
the two sphincters in the stomach and their locations
lower egophageal sphincter: top of the stomach
pyloric sphincter: bottom of the stomach
how many layers are in the stomach
4
components of gastric juices
water, hydrochloric acid, enzymes, mucus, and intrinsic factor
arrangement of small intestine
superior-> to inferior
duodenum-jejunum-ileum
define villi
tiny, finger-like projections that line the inner surface of the small intestine
What is located in the large intestine that help produce vit B and K?
bacteria In the colon
what kind of movement does the internal sphincter have
involuntary
what kind of movement does the external sphincter have
voluntary