Digestive Systems Terms & Definitions Flashcards
Alimentary Canal
the digestive tract from the esophagus to the return
Anus
a narrow canal that opens at a hole
Colon
the large intestine
Digestive System
the gastrointestinal system
Duodenum
first part of the small intestine; connects the pylorus of the stomach and jejunum
Esophagus
tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach
Gallbladder
small sac near the liver; concentrates and stores bile
Hard Palate
bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth
Ileum
final section of the small intestine;m connects the jejunum and large intestine
Large Intestine
the final section of the alimentary canal
Liver
largest gland in the body that excretes bile and stores glycogen
Mouth
oral cavity; opening to the digestive tract
Pancreas
gland that is dorsal to the stomach; secretes insulin and digestive juices
Peristalsis
rhythmic, wavelike motion of invonluntary muscles
Pharynx
throat
Rectum
lower part of the large intestine; temporary storage area for indigestibles
Salivary Glands
glands of the mouth that produce saliva
Small Intestine
a section of the intestine that is between the stomach and large intestine; site of nutrient absorption
Soft Palate
back tissue of at the root of the mouth
Stomach
enlarges section of thre alimentary canal; organ of digestion
Teeth
mouth strcutures that physically break down
Tongue
muscular organ of the mouth
Veniform Appendix
a small projection of the cecum
Villi
tiny projections from a surface; aid in absorption of nutrients
