Chapter Five Flashcards
1
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AMYLASE
A
Enzyme secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands to digest starch.
2
Q
CECUM
A
First part of large intestine.
3
Q
INCISOR
A
One of four front teeth.
4
Q
INSULIN
A
Hormone produced by endocrine cells of the pancreas.
5
Q
JEJUNUM
A
Second part of small intestine.
6
Q
LIPASE
A
Pancreatic enzyme needed to digest fats.
7
Q
MASTICATION
A
Chewing.
8
Q
PAROTID GLAND
A
Salivary gland within the cheek.
9
Q
PERISTALSIS
A
Rhythmic contractions of the tubular organs.
10
Q
PORTAL VEIN
A
Largest vein, brining blood to the liver from the intestines.
11
Q
PYLORUS
A
Distal region of the stomach.
12
Q
BUCC/O
A
Cheek.
13
Q
CELI/O
A
Abdomen.
14
Q
CHEIL/O
A
Lip.
15
Q
CHOLECYST/O
A
Gallbladder.