Digestive System Lecture Flashcards
How many teeth are present in a full set of primary teeth?
20
Which is not a result of periodontitis?
Blood poisoning/toxicity
Which is not part of the alimentary canal?
Gallbladder
Which is the mumps gland?
Parotid gland
Which is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin C
Which covers the outside of the stomach?
Visceral peritoneum
What separates the teeth from the gums?
Calculus
How many teeth are present in a full set of adult teeth?
32
Which component moves through the stomach the fastest?
Carbohydrates
Which is not part of the digestive accessory organs?
Esophagus
______ closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing.
Soft palate
Are tastebuds visible by looking at your tongue with the naked eye?
No
Which bacteria is the offender in a large majority of gastric ulcers?
Helicobacter pylori
Which pairing is incorrect?
Mucous cells - HCI
Salivating is stimulated by _______.
Parasympathetic nerves