lab quiz 10 Flashcards
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provides the body with the nutrients essential for health
digestive system
digested end products can pass through the epithelial cells lining the tract into the blood to be distributed to the body cells, a process known as
absorption
scent player of smooth muscle fiber
muscularis mucosae
major function of mucosa
secretion
absorption
protection
submucosa is connective tissue containing
blood and lymphatic vessels, scattered lymph nodes and nerve fibers
intrinsic nerve supply of submucosa
major function?
submucosal plexus
protection
smooth muscle of the muscularis is controlled by
myenteric plexus
define myenteric plexus
an intrinsic nerve plexus
myenteric plexus is the major regulator of
GI motility
outermost serosa is the
visceral peritoneum
part of small intestine
duodenum
connective tissue layer deep to the mucosa
submucosa
composed of circular and longitudinal smooth muscle layers
muscularis externa
vilia increases the
surface area for absorption
protects the anterior opening of mouth
lips or labia
forms the lateral walls of the mouth
cheeks
forms the roof of the mouth
palate
anterior part of the palate is called?
why?
hard plate
because the bone underlies it
soft palate is unsupported by
bone and uvula
define uvula
fingerlike projection of the soft palate
soft palate rises to close off the
oral cavity from the nasal and pharyngeal passages during swallowing
occupies the floor of the oral cavity
muscular tongue
secures the tongue to the floor of the mouth
lingual frenulum
space between the lips and cheeks and teeth is
vestibule