Digestive System- Function of Oral Cavity Flashcards
1
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sensory analysis
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the mouth analyses material before swallowing
2
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mechanical processing
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occurs with teeth, tongue, and palatal surfaces
3
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lubrication
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mixing with mucus and salivary glands secretion to break down
4
Q
limited digestion
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breakdown of carbohydrates and lipids by saliva
5
Q
esophagus
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a hollow muscular tube about 10 inches long and 0.80 inches wide that conveys solid food and liquids to the stomach. it begins posterior to the cricoid cartilage and is inverted by fibers from the esophageal plexus
6
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esophageal plexus
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nerves that cause stimulation to move