The Digestive System and Body Metabolism 2

Question 1

other term of chewing

Answer 1

mastication

Question 2

Processes of the Mouth

Answer 2

-Mastication (chewing) of food
-Mixing masticated food with saliva
-Initiation of swallowing by the tongue
-Allowing for the sense of taste

Question 3

not part of the digestive system

Answer 3

Nasopharynx

Question 4

posterior to oral cavity

Answer 4

Oropharynx

Question 5

below the oropharynx and connected to
the esophagus

Answer 5

Laryngopharynx

Question 6

Serves as a passageway for air and food

Answer 6

pharynx

Question 7

_____ is propelled to the esophagus by two muscle layers

Answer 7

food
Longitudinal inner layer
Circular outer layer

Question 8

Food movement is by alternating contractions of the muscle layers

Answer 8

peristalsis

Question 9

Runs from pharynx to stomach through the diaphragm

Answer 9

Esophagus

Question 10

Conducts food by peristalsis
(slow rhythmic squeezing)

Answer 10

Esophagus

Question 11

Passageway for food only (respiratory system branches off after the pharynx)

Answer 11

Esophagus