digest system Flashcards
what is the esophagus function
takes bolus to the stomach
what is the peristalsis
rhythmical contractions of the esophagus wall
what does the peristalsis do
pushes food to the stomach
what is the cardiac sphincter
muscle on top of the stomach is a valve to keep the bolus flowing one way
what is the serosa
connective tissue in esophagus
what is the submacosa
nerves and blood vessels in esophagus
what is the lumen
opening where food travels in esophagus
what is the stomach look like
j shaped on left side of body
what is the gastric gland
produce gastric juices
what is the stomachs ph
2
what is liquefied food in the stomach called
acid chyme
what is the pyloric sphincter
between small intestine and stomach controls flow of blood
what is the three parts of the small intestine
duolenum, jejenum and ileum
what is the ph of small intestines
8
what lines the intestines
intestines glands
