Digestion And Absorption Flashcards
What is digestion
Conversion of complex food substances into simple absorbable forms
By which two methods digestive system of our body carry Out digestion
Mechanical and biochemical methods
Human digestive system consists of
Alimentary canal and associated gland
What are the organs in alimentary canal
Stomach small intestine mouth small intestine and large intestine and etc
Which are the glands of digestive system
Pancreas, liver and salivary glands
What is thecodont
Tooth embedded in sockets
Define diphyodont
Formation of two sets of teeth during lifetime
Define heterodont
Different types of teeth in an organism
Name the types of teeth in humans
Incisors, canine, molars. And premolars
Surface of teeth is made up of
Enamel
Tongue is attached to floor of the oral cavity by
Frenulum
Upper surface of tongue has some small projections called
Papillae
The primary dentition in human dif f ers from permanent dentition in not having which type of teeth
Pre molars
Dental formula of primary dentition in humans
2103/2103
Which portion of stomach opens of oesophagus
Cardiac