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Liver gallbladder pancreas salivary gland

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Accessory organs

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Alimentary canal

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Digestive tract mouth to anus

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Steps to digestion

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Ingestion mechanical processing digestion secretion absorption excretion

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Layers of the alimentary canal innermost layer secretes mucus and enzymes

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Mucosa

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Layers of the elementary canal blood vessels lymph and nerves

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Submucosa

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Layers of the elementary canal layers of muscle that push food

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Muscularis externa

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Layers of the elementary canal outer protective layer that reduces friction

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Serous

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Wavelike contractions to push you down the elementary canal

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Peristalsis

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Controlled by pacemaker cells

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Peristalsis

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Area from diaphragm to pelvis

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Abdominal cavity

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Tissue covering of the internal organs in the belly

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Visceral peritoneum

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Tissue on the wall of the belly

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Parietal peritoneum

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Lubricates cavities to reduce friction

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Peritoneal fluid

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Tissue that holds the small intestines in place and supply blood vessels

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Mesentery

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Connects stomach to back of peritoneum

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Lesser omentum

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Runs from the base of the stomach to the bottom of the abdominal cavity

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Greater omentum

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Connects large intestine to parietal peritoneum

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Area behind the peritoneum were kidneys are located

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Retroperitoneal

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Mouth opening

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Buccal cavity

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Lining of the mouth

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Oral mucosa

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Lips

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Between the cheek and gum

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Gums

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Roof of mouth

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Hard and soft palate

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Excess tissue in back of throat

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Lymphatic tissue in back of throat

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Parotid salivary gland

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Found in cheeks

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Sub lingual salivary gland

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Found under the tongue

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Submandibular salivary gland

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Found in lower jaw

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Functions of saliva

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Buffer. Cleans mouth. Fight bacteria. Lubricates the mouth. Moistens food. Justin of starches and fats.

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Process of chewing

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Mastication

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Main components of teeth

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Center of tooth

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Pulp cavity

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Narrow tunnel that blood vessels and nerves that run through

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Root canal

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Base of the tooth

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Connect teeth to jaw bones

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Peridontal ligament

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Connects tooth to gum

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Visible part of the tooth

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Infection of the gum

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Gingivitis

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Covering of tooth

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