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17 Cards in this Set
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what separates the the pharynx from the esophagus ?
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upper esophageal sphincter
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the lower esophageal sphincter (aka Cardiac Sphincter) is responsible for what function?
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preventing stomach contents from re-entering the esophagus
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what is the function of the Pyloric Sphincter ?
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regulates the entry of stomach contents into the duodenum of small intestine
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this apparatus regulates entry of materials into the Large Intestine
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iLeocecal Valve
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The function of the anus is to...
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control deification
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in this portion of the body, resides a number of structures that start the digestive process, what is it?
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The Oral Cavity
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What is the process that involves rhythmac contractions of the smooth muscles that line the esophagus and facilites the food thru the ______ and into the stomach
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Peristalsis; Lower Esophageal Sphincter
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name the 5 structures that are initial to the digestive tract, pre- esophagus.
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1.) Oral Cavity
2.) Pharynx 3.) Tongue 4.) Epiglottis 5.) Esophagus |
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The stomach is responsible for what activity during digestion?
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introduction of gastric juices, to further the break down of food into smaller particles
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the definition of Chyme...
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is the product of gastric juices going into a mixture with food particles
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gastric juices conjoin what two components?
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1.) Hydrochloric Acid
2.) Pepsin(nogen) |
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Stomach is the site where ------- digestion starts
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protein
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stomach cells have a protective measure for the stomach lining called -----
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mucus
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gastric juice is produced in what part of the stomach
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gastric pits
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name the two cells that prepare HCI and Pepsinogen respectively, for the use in stomach digestion.
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1.) Parietal Cells
2.) Chief Cells |
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---------- is made at first then it is converted into pepsin, known as a --------
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pepsinogen, protease
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food can spend - )to - hours in the stomach before it enters the small intestine
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1 to 6
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