Lecture 7 Assignment Flashcards
Which portion of the alimentary canal is superficial to the muscularis layer? ______________________________
serosa
The digestive organs within the abdominal cavity are held in place by what membranous sac?
peritoneum
Inflammation of the peritoneum is called _________________________.
peritonitis
What term refers to the entry of food into the alimentary canal through the mouth?
ingestion
____________________ consists of sequential, alternating waves of contraction and relaxation of alimentary wall smooth muscles.
Peristalsis
What virus causes mumps? __________________________
paramyxovirus
Which enzyme in saliva initiates the breakdown of carbohydrates?
salivary amylase
The portion of a tooth projecting above the gum line is called the ____________.
crown
What are the sharp front teeth used to bite into food?
incisor
The __________________ is located between the stomach and the duodenum and controls stomach emptying.
smooth muscle pyloric sphincter
The main digestive hormone of the stomach is _____________________.
gastrin
Which gastric cells secrete pepsinogen?
chief cells
What is the shortest region of the small intestines?
duodenum
What is the condition called that is characterized by indigestion caused by dairy products?
lactose intolerance
What is the first part of the large intestine called? _____________________
cecum
