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Digestive System Flashcards

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1
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The layer that contracts to churn food or move food along

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muscularis

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Layer consisting of a membrane that lines the body cavity that opens to the exterior; lines smooth muscle

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mucosa

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Areolar connective tissue layer located dee to the mucosa

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submucosa

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A serous membrane that is the external layer of the GI tract

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serosa

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5
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Its only function is propulsion

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esophagus

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A continuous digestive tube from the mouth to the anus

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Alimentary canal or GI tract

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Conducts both air and food

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Pharynx

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Primary site of nutrient absorption: is composed of 3 sections

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small intestine

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Section of small intestine that receives bile, pancreatic secretions, and food from the stomach

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duodenum

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Churns food and begins protein digestion

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stomach

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Has two sphincters that control elimination of feces from the body

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anus

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Has regions called the cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus

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stomach

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has regions called the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal

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large intestine

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Receives secretions from salivary glands; mastication occurs here

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mouth/oral cavity

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15
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Finger-like extensions increasing surface area in the small intestine

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Villi

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16
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Folds in the gastric mucosa

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Rugae

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Permanent deep ridges in the small intestine mucosa

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Plicae circularis/circular folds

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Sphincter valve between the stomach and duodenum

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pyloric sphincter

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Serous membrane that lines the abdominal wall

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parietal peritoneum

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Serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs

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visceral peritoneum

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Sphincter that connects the small and large intestine

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ileocecal sphincter

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Fluid that begins digestion of carbohydrates

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saliva/salivary amylase

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Bony plate between the mouth and nose

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hard palate

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Forms brush border; extensions of epithelial cell plasma membrane

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microvilli

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Keeps food and fluid from going up into the nasal cavity

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soft palate

26
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Area between lips and teeth

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Vestibule

27
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Region of the stomach where the lower esophageal sphincter meets the stomach

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cardia

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Has regions called ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid

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large intestine/colon

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Narrowed region of the stomach before the small intestine

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Pylorus

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A series of gathered pouches in the large intestine

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Haustra

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Mechanically breaks up food during mastication

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Teeth

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Secretes enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

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Pancreas

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Salivary glands located under the tongue with ducts that open in the floor of the mouth

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sublingual

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Produces and secretes bile into ducts

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liver

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Peritoneal membrane that holds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall

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mesentery

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The secretions of this gland join with bile to enter the duodenum

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Pancreas

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Peritoneal fold that holds the liver to the anterior abdominal wall

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falciform ligament

38
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Manipulates food in mastication

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tongue

39
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Fatty, large fold of peritoneum covering the transverse colon and small intestine

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greater omentum

40
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Largest salivary glands whose ducts open by the upper second molars

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parotid gland

41
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Stores and secretes bile into the duodenum

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gallbladder

42
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Peritoneal membrane that attaches the stomach and duodenum to the liver

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lesser omentum

43
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Salivary glands whose ducts open lateral to the lingual frenulum

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submandibular

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