with Complete Answers.
palate - Answer separates oral and nasal cavity
uvula - Answer hangs in posterior portion of oral cavity
cardia - Answer where esophagus connects to stomach
pylorus - Answer lower portion of stomach connecting to small intestine
rugae - Answer folds of the stomach lining; contain glands that produce digestive enzymes
Regions of the Small Intestine - Answer Duodenum - first section
Jejunum - middle section
Ileum - terminal section that connects to large intestine
Enter/o - Answer Intestines, usually small
Regions of the Large Intestine - Answer Cecum - first portion of large intestine
Colon - extends from the cecum to rectum
Rectum - extension that holds solid waste
Anus - exit from the large intestine to the outside of the body
Liver - Answer produces and secretes bile into the gallbladder
bile - Answer fluid that aids in digestion
Gallbladder - Answer stores bile and sends it to duodenum
Pancreas - Answer secretes juices into the small intestine that aid in digestion
bolus - Answer moistened food still inside the mouth
chyme - Answer partially digested food