Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the folds in the stomach called
A
Rugae
2
Q
What is another term for chewing
A
Mastication
3
Q
What is the term for wave like muscle contractions of the alimentary canal
A
Peristalsis
4
Q
Parts of large intestine in order
A
Cecum Ascending colon Transverse colon Descending colon Sigmoid colon Rectum Anal canal Anus
5
Q
3 parts of small intestine
A
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
6
Q
Where is bile stored
A
Gallbladder
7
Q
Accessory organs of digestive system
A
Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas
8
Q
Term for finger like projections of small intestine
A
Villi
9
Q
Name of enzyme responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the mouth
A
Salivary amylase
