Med Term Chapter 8 Flashcards
Digestive System
What does the upper GI tract consist of?
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach
What are the lips also known as?
labia
What is the anterior portion of the palate known as?
hard palate
What is the upper surface of the tongue called?
dorsum
What band of tissue attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
lingual frenum
What are two other names for the gums?
gingiva and masticatory mucosa
What is the name for the area of space between a tooth and the surrounding gingiva?
sulcus
What is the maxillary arch commonly known as?
the upper jaw
What is the only movable component of the jaw?
the mandibular arch
How many teeth are there in primary dentition?
20
What is the cervix also known as?
the neck of the tooth
What is the colorless liquid that maintains the moisture in the mouth?
saliva
How many pairs of salivary glands are there?
three
What is deglutition commonly known as?
swallowing
What is another name for the lower esophageal spihincter?
cardiac sphincter
What is the name for the folds in the mucosa lining of the stomahc?
rugae
What is the narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine?
the pylorus
What are the major parts of the large intestine?
cecum, colon, rectum, anus
What is the largest portion of the large intestine?
colon
How many parts in the colon subdivided into?
4
What is responsible for the chemical change that break foods down into simpler forms of nutrients for use by the body?
digestive enzymes
What is the building up of body cells or substances from nutrients?
anabolism
What is the breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide?
catabolism
What is mastication commonly known as?
chewing
What is the name for the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine?
borborygmus
What is the branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obestiy and associated diseases?
bariatrics