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Term
Identify the membranous structure pictured above, specified by the
pointer, and describe its function.
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The mesentery, pictured
The mesentery, pictured above,
above, anchors the small
anchors the large intestine to the
intestine to the abdominal
pelvic cavity.
cavity keeping it from twisting.
The mesentery, pictured above, The mesentery, pictured above,
supports the liver in the abdominal connects the stomach to the
cavity. abdominal wall.
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2 of 17
, Term
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the teeth?
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All of the above statements are true (incisors are specialized for cutting
food/the crown of the tooth is the portion above the gum line/the body of
the tooth is made of dentin)
e. a and d are true
the organ is the liver
(a. it produces bile to digest fats and cholesterol/d. it stores glycogen, vitamins
and minerals)
(false statements about the liver: it produces insulin to metabolize blood
glucose; it is considered endocrine only)
organ is the pancreas
false: only 90% of the cells perform digestive functions (99% is the correct
answer)
(other true statements:
it produces insulin to metabolize blood glucose/it is considered endocrine and
exocrine)
All of the above statements are true
(each section allows for the collection of fecal matter/this structure can be found
in the colon)
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Term
Identify the membranous structure pictured above, specified by the
pointer, and describe its function.
Give this one a try later!
The mesentery, pictured
The mesentery, pictured above,
above, anchors the small
anchors the large intestine to the
intestine to the abdominal
pelvic cavity.
cavity keeping it from twisting.
The mesentery, pictured above, The mesentery, pictured above,
supports the liver in the abdominal connects the stomach to the
cavity. abdominal wall.
Don't know?
2 of 17
, Term
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the teeth?
Give this one a try later!
All of the above statements are true (incisors are specialized for cutting
food/the crown of the tooth is the portion above the gum line/the body of
the tooth is made of dentin)
e. a and d are true
the organ is the liver
(a. it produces bile to digest fats and cholesterol/d. it stores glycogen, vitamins
and minerals)
(false statements about the liver: it produces insulin to metabolize blood
glucose; it is considered endocrine only)
organ is the pancreas
false: only 90% of the cells perform digestive functions (99% is the correct
answer)
(other true statements:
it produces insulin to metabolize blood glucose/it is considered endocrine and
exocrine)
All of the above statements are true
(each section allows for the collection of fecal matter/this structure can be found
in the colon)
Don't know?
