New Book Pages 1-12 Test Flashcards
Digestion
Food being converted into substance the body needs
Mechanical digestion
Breaking food down into small pieces by movement; tongue, and teeth
Chemical digestion
Various digestive enzymes breaking down food
Bolus
Round ball of chewed food
The first function of the digestive system is called —-
Ingestion
The indigestible material eliminated from the body is called – and leaves the body through the anus
Feces
– Help secure organs to the body wall and hold them in proper position so they won’t twist while also suspending them and allowing the room to expand to slide along other organs
Mesenteries
– – Is a condition resulting from an acute inflammation of the peritoneum
Peritonisis
Symptoms of peritonitis include – pain and fever
Abdominal
Each tooth has three major regions: the crown, the neck, and the -
Root
– Is the hardest substance in the body, it, and it is very durable
Enamel
– Makes up the majority of the volume of a tooth
Denton
Saliva
Produced by several glands; neutralizes acid
Plaque
Made of food and debris; bacteria live in it
Gingivitis
Common kind of chronic inflammation; gum disease
Unprotected by – tooth decay can become severe
Enamel
There is some evidence that poor oral hygiene can lead to - disease
Heart
Endocrine gland
Secretes products directly into bloodstream to be carried into body