Week 8 - PreLab Flashcards
1
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Stimulates the release of digestive secretions
A
parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
2
Q
Term used to describe teeth in a young child (<2yrs)
A
deciduous
3
Q
Site of most chemical digestion and absorption
A
small intestine
4
Q
Outpocket at the cecum, contains lymphoid tissue
A
appendix
5
Q
Cells that secrete HCL in the stomach
A
parietal
6
Q
Protects the stomach from its own acidic secretions
A
mucus
7
Q
Extends from the pharynx to the stomach
A
esophagus
8
Q
Folds of the gastric mucosa
A
rugae
9
Q
Locations where skeletal muscles are found
A
esophagus
anal sphincter
10
Q
Emulsifies lipids to aid in their digestibility
A
bile
