Digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
wat is dental formula
A
I 2/2 C 1/1 P 2/2 M 3/3 x 2
total= 32
2
Q
cardiac sphincter muscle
A
a circular muscle which contracts to close entry from the esophagus to the stomach
3
Q
phycloric sphincter muscle
A
a circular muscle that contracts to close entry from the stomach to the duodenum
4
Q
ingestion
A
is the taking in of food into the mouth
5
Q
egestion
A
is the expelling/getting rid of waste faeces from the anus
6
Q
digestion
A
is the breaking down of food into smaller more soluble pieces
7
Q
absorption
A
is the movement of food from the small intestine through the villi into the blood
8
Q
assimilation
A
is how the food is used within the body
9
Q
peristalsis
A
is the rhythmic muscular contraction and relaxation in the walls of the alimentary canal which causes food to move along the canal
