Fetal Pig Flashcards
0
Q
Masseter
A
Large jaw muscle for chewing
1
Q
Parotid gland
A
Makes Salivary Amylase
Higher above masseter near lymph node
2
Q
Parotid duct
A
(From parotid gland to upper lip)
Delivers salivary amylase to the mouth
3
Q
Teeth
A
Mechanical digestion
4
Q
Tongue
A
Helps manipulate food and push it into the pharynx
5
Q
Oral papillae
A
Taste buds
6
Q
Hard palate
A
Mechanical digestion
7
Q
Soft palate
A
Closes off nasal nares
8
Q
Eustachian tubes
A
Equalize air pressure
9
Q
Larynx
A
Houses vocal cords
10
Q
Thymus glands
A
Immunity
11
Q
Hyoid bone
A
Support the tongue
12
Q
Lymph node
A
Catches infection
13
Q
Epiglottis
A
Closes off the trachea while swallowing
14
Q
Thyroid gland
A
Makes growth hormones
