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What is another name for alimentary canal? (364)
Digestive tract
What is the role of the alimentary canal in the digestive system? (364)
it processes and transports the products of digestion
What is the role of the accessory organs, located outside of the GI tract, in digestion? (364)
they manufacture and secrete endocrine and exocrine enzymes, secretions that are essential to the breakdown, digestion, and absorption of nutrients (364)
What is the function of the teeth? (364)
mastication (chewing) to break down food into pieces that can be swallowed and digested easily
What is xerostamia? (365)
decrease in saliva production
What does OTC stand for? (365)
Over-the-counter
What is an autoimmune disease that has a symptom of xerostomia? (365)
Sjogren disease
T or F: There is an interrelationship/connection between oral health and general health. (365)
True. There can be a connection between oral infections and cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
What is Periodontal disease? (365)
gum disease
T or F: most treatments for oral disease are simple and effective. (365)
True
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