Ingestion Flashcards
The oral cavity is…?
The entry point of the digestive system
Cheek
Structural support organ to help hold food and support the oral cavity
Lips
Holds food and keeps food in mouth
Vestibule
Useless. Gap between gums and teeth
Teeth
Primary agent of mechanical digestion
Gums/Gingiva
Supports the teeth and teeth tissue
Hard palate
The roof of the mouth supported by bone
Soft palate
The roof of the mouth supported by skeletal muscle
Tonsils
Part of immune system in the body
Pharynx
Coordinates swallowing
Epiglottis
Prevents food from entering the trachea
Eustachian Tube
Equalizes pressure
Sublingual Salivary glands
Produces saliva
1 of 3 sets
Tongue
Primary organ in the oral cavity
The root of the tooth
Contains muscle tissue and nerve endings