Digestive System Flashcards
1
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Bilirubin
A
Orange yellow pigment formed during destruction of erythrocytes tht is taken up by liver cells to form bilirubin and eventually excreted in the feces
2
Q
Bolus
A
Mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed
3
Q
Exocrine
A
Gland that secretes it’s products through excretory ducts to the surface of an organ or tissue or into a vessel
4
Q
Sphincter
A
Circular band of muscle fibers that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening of the body
5
Q
Triglycerides
A
Organic compound, a true fat, that is made of one glycerol and three fatty acids
