Matching 7 Flashcards
Crown
part of the tooth above the gum
cusp
mound or projecction on the crown
occlusal surface
where top and bottom of tooth touch each other
neck
covered by the gums
root
the part of the tooth embedded in bone
enamel
thin outer layer on crown only. no living cells
dentin
ivory thickest layer above and below the gums no living cells
pulp cavity
center of the tooth contains the living cells
root canal
the name of the chamber that holds the living cells
apical foramen
at the base opening for nerve and blood vessel
What are the layers of the teeth
enamal, dentin, pulp cavity
Incisors
front flat blade shaped teeth 1 root 0 cusps
Cuspids
only found in carnavores used for piercing meat
1 root 1 cusp
Bicuspids
grinding teeth 2 roots 2 cusps
Molars
grinding teeth 3-5 roots multiple cusps
Cementum
connects a tooth to its ligament
Periodontal ligament
connects tooth to bone
Pepsin
is an enzyme that digests protien only
Bile
helps us to digest fat or lipids
Insulin
Hormone lowers blood sugar levels
Chyme
what food is called when it enters the stomach
Glucagon
raises blood sugar between meals stimulates liver to do that
Secretin
slows down or inhibits stomach function. Stimulates pancreas to release pancreatic juice (alkaline)
CCK
hormone from small intestine inhibits the stomach stimulates gallbladder to release bile. Stimulates pancrease to release digestive enzymes
Amylase
enzyme that breaks down carbs
Intrinsic factor
assists with absorbtion of vitamin B-12
Gastrin
increases stomach function
