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Digestive Systems Terms & Definitions Flashcards

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Alimentary Canal

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the digestive tract from the esophagus to the return

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Anus

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a narrow canal that opens at a hole

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Colon

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the large intestine

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Digestive System

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the gastrointestinal system

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Duodenum

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first part of the small intestine; connects the pylorus of the stomach and jejunum

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Esophagus

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tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach

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Gallbladder

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small sac near the liver; concentrates and stores bile

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Hard Palate

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bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth

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Ileum

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final section of the small intestine;m connects the jejunum and large intestine

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Large Intestine

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the final section of the alimentary canal

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Liver

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largest gland in the body that excretes bile and stores glycogen

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Mouth

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oral cavity; opening to the digestive tract

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Pancreas

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gland that is dorsal to the stomach; secretes insulin and digestive juices

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Peristalsis

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rhythmic, wavelike motion of invonluntary muscles

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Pharynx

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throat

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Rectum

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lower part of the large intestine; temporary storage area for indigestibles

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Salivary Glands

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glands of the mouth that produce saliva

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Small Intestine

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a section of the intestine that is between the stomach and large intestine; site of nutrient absorption

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Soft Palate

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back tissue of at the root of the mouth

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Stomach

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enlarges section of thre alimentary canal; organ of digestion

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Teeth

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mouth strcutures that physically break down

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Tongue

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muscular organ of the mouth

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Veniform Appendix

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a small projection of the cecum

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Villi

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tiny projections from a surface; aid in absorption of nutrients

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