Degestive And Circulatory Syatem Flashcards
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Esophagus
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a muscular passage connecting the mouth with stomach
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Salivary gland
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any of several glands, as the submaxillary glands, that secrete saliva.
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Epiglottis
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a thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the entrance of food and drink into the larynx.
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Stomach
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a saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, as in humans and certain animals, forming an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food.
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Small intestine
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the narrow, longer part of the intestines, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, that serves to digest and absorb nutrients.
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Liver
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Creates bile
