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ANATOMY digestive system

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The process by which food particles are changed into forms that can be used at a cellular level

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Digestion

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Sometimes referred to as the gastrointestinal tract

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Alimentary canal

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The 2 parts of the large intestine

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colon and rectum

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The 3 salivary glands

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parotid, submandibular, sublingual

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Describe the mucosa layer

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made up of epithelial, connective, and smooth muscle tissue that protects, secretes, and absorbs

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The amount of saliva you produce daily

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0.5 to 1.5 liters

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The length of the digestive tract

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20 to 25 feet

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The segments of the digestive tract

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Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

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The 4 layers of tissue in the wall of the GI tract

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- Mucosa

- submucosa

- muscular layer

- serosa

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The accessory organs of the digestive tract

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Liver, stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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Describe the serosa layer

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outermost layer of GI tract made up of epithelial and connective tissue that protects

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Another name for the oral cavity

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Buccal cavity

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Enzymes from the pancreas that break down proteins

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trypsin and chymotrypsin

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Enzyme from the pancreas that breaks down nucleic acids

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nuclease

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Describe the submucosa layer

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loose connective tissue, blood vessels and nerves that nourishes and transports

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Enzyme from the pancreas that breaks down lipids

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Pancreatic lipase

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Describe the tongue

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a thick, muscular organ that occupies the floor of the mouth and nearly fills the oral cavity when the mouth is closed

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The anterior portion of the roof of the mouth

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Hard palate

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The posterior portion of the roof of the mouth

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soft palate

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Describe the 3 stages of swallowing

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  • Voluntary stage where saliva is mixed with chewed food
  • Swallowing begins and the swallowing reflex is triggered
  • Peristalsis transports food in the esophagus to the stomach

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A tube that runs from the mouth to the anus

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gastrointestinal tract

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Describe the muscularis layer

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smooth muscle that moves contents of the GI tract.

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The process of chewing

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jaw, tongue, and cheek movements that mechanically break down food while mixing it with saliva

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Formed by parietal cells in the stomach

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hydrochloric acid

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The cone-shaped projection that hangs from the soft palate

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uvula

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Functions of the liver

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detoxifies blood, produces bile for digestion, metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, stores vitamins and minerals

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The first set of teeth

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primary (baby) teeth

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Functions of the large intestine

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  • Absorbs water and electrolytes
  • Secretes mucus
  • Houses intestinal flora
  • Forms feces
  • Carries out defecation

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The 3 parts of the small intestine

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duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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A hormone that stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice

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Secretin and Cholecystokinin

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The hardest substance in the body

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Tooth enamel

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Surrounds the pulp cavity

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Dentin

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The 2 types of secretory cells found in the mouth

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serous and mucous cells

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The 4 types of teeth

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- incisors

- canines

- premolars

- molars

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Enzyme that digests carbohydrates

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amylase

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The second set of teeth

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permanent (adult) teeth

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The 3 divisions of the pharynx

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- naso (top)

- oro (middle)

- hypo (bottom)

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The part of a tooth that projects above the gum

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Crown

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Anchors the tooth

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Periodontal ligament

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Contains blood vessels and nerves to nourish the tooth

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dental pulp

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The wave-like contraction of smooth muscle

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peristalsis

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The length of the esophagus

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25 cm

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The circular muscle at the end of the stomach

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pyloric sphincter

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Inner folds of the stomach

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gastric folds

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Finger-like projections found inside the small intestine

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villi

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The 3 types of secretory cells found in the stomach

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parietal, chief, and mucous

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The component of gastric juice that aids in the absorption of vitamin B12

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Intrinsic factor

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The component of gastric juice that splits proteins

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Pepsin

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This hormone triggers the release of gastric juice

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Gastrin

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This hormone triggers the reduction of gastric juice

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Somatostatin

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The 4 regions of the stomach

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cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus

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Mass of food that is swallowed

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bolus

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Digested food found in the stomach

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chyme

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Layered membrane that holds the intestines in place

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mesentery

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Sphincter muscle found at the end of the small intestine

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ileocecal sphincter

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Protrudes from the cecum

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Appendix

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The 4 parts of the colon

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- ascending

- transverse

- descending

- sigmoid

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Produces bile

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liver

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Stores bile

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gallbladder

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The 6 enzymes found in pancreatic juice

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- Pancreatic amylase

- Pancreatic lipase

- Trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, and carboxypeptidase

- Nucleases

- Bicarbonate ions