Lab Practical 2 Flashcards
Portion of the large intestine that crosses the abdominal cavity directly under the stomach.
Transverse Colon
Serosa that hangs like an apron over the intestines.
Greater Omentum
Elimination of undigested residue.
Defecation
These aid in mechanical digestion.
Teeth
A conical projection at the rear of the oral cavity.
Uvula
Salivary gland anterior to the ear.
Parotid Gland
Layer of digestive tract that contains blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves.
Submucosa
Chewing.
Mastication
Wave of contractions in the muscularis externa.
Peristalsis
Cells that secrete hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Parietal Cells
Ring of smooth muscle that controls the flow of chyme into the duodenum.
Pyloric Sphincter
Needed for the absorption of vitamin B12 by the small intestine.
Intrinsic Factor
Phagocytic cells in the liver.
Kupffer Cells
This synthesizes vitamin K.
Bacterial Flora
Regulates movement of bile and pancreatic juices into duodenum.
Sphincter of Oddi
Pigment responsible for the brown color of feces.
Urobiligen
Sometimes a sign of hypertension. (when your nose bleeds)
Epistaxis
Divides the nasal cavity into right and left chambers.
Nasal Septum
Nerve that innervates the diaphram.
Phrenic
Pouches of squamous cells that allow for rapid gas diffusion.
Alveolus
Nasal structure that warms and humidifies air.
Nasal Conchae
Increased pulmonary ventilation in excess of metabolic demands.
Hyperventilation
An agent that disrupts the hydrogen bonds of water and reduces surface tension.
Surfactant
These close the glottis during swallowing.
Vestibular Folds