Digestive 2 Flashcards
bacteriolases do what to bacteria?
kill
___ is the junction of digestive and respiratory systems
pharynx
the pharynx has what 3 parts?
oro,naso,laryngopharynx
the pharynx also includes what?
epiglottis
the visceral peritoneum serosa does what to organs?
covers
the parietal peritoneum serosa covers the ____ wall
ABD
The lesser omentum attaches ___ to ____
stomach/liver
The greater omentum covers anterior ____ cavity
ABD
the ___ attaches colon to the posterior wall
mesocolon
The ___ attaches to the small intestines to each other
mesentery
The ____ cavity is the space between the organs
peritoneal
____ connects pharynx to stomach
esophagus
the esophagus ends at the ____ _____ of the stomach
cardiac sphincter
the esophagus is capable of what?
reverse peristalsis
____ has the function of storage, killing foreign organisms, mixing/ moisturizing food, and chemical breakdown
stomach
