OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e Chapter 23 Exam | Complete Questions & Correct Answers
absorption passage of digested products from the intestinal lumen through mucosal cells and
into the bloodstream or lacteals
accessory digestive organ includes teeth, tongue, salivary glands, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
accessory duct (also, duct of Santorini) duct that runs from the pancreas into the duodenum
acinus cluster of glandular epithelial cells in the pancreas that secretes pancreatic juice in
the pancreas
alimentary canal continuous muscular digestive tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
aminopeptidase brush border enzyme that acts on proteins
anal canal final segment of the large intestine
anal column long fold of mucosa in the anal canal
anal sinus recess between anal columns
appendix (vermiform appendix) coiled tube attached to the cecum
ascending colon first region of the colon
bacterial flora bacteria in the large intestine
bile alkaline solution produced by the liver and important for the emulsification of lipids
bile canaliculus small duct between hepatocytes that collects bile
bilirubin main bile pigment, which is responsible for the brown color of feces
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, OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e Chapter 23 Exam | Complete Questions & Correct Answers
body mid-portion of the stomach
bolus mass of chewed food
brush border fuzzy appearance of the small intestinal mucosa created by microvilli
cardia (also, cardiac region) part of the stomach surrounding the cardiac orifice
(esophageal hiatus)
cecum pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine
cementum bone-like tissue covering the root of a tooth
central vein vein that receives blood from hepatic sinusoids
cephalic phase (also, reflex phase) initial phase of gastric secretion that occurs before food enters
the stomach
chemical digestion enzymatic breakdown of food
chief cell gastric gland cell that secretes pepsinogen
chylomicron large lipid-transport compound made up of triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol,
and proteins
chyme soupy liquid created when food is mixed with digestive juices
circular fold (also, plica circulare) deep fold in the mucosa and submucosa of the small intestine
colon part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
common bile duct structure formed by the union of the common hepatic duct and the gallbladder's
cystic duct
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absorption passage of digested products from the intestinal lumen through mucosal cells and
into the bloodstream or lacteals
accessory digestive organ includes teeth, tongue, salivary glands, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
accessory duct (also, duct of Santorini) duct that runs from the pancreas into the duodenum
acinus cluster of glandular epithelial cells in the pancreas that secretes pancreatic juice in
the pancreas
alimentary canal continuous muscular digestive tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
aminopeptidase brush border enzyme that acts on proteins
anal canal final segment of the large intestine
anal column long fold of mucosa in the anal canal
anal sinus recess between anal columns
appendix (vermiform appendix) coiled tube attached to the cecum
ascending colon first region of the colon
bacterial flora bacteria in the large intestine
bile alkaline solution produced by the liver and important for the emulsification of lipids
bile canaliculus small duct between hepatocytes that collects bile
bilirubin main bile pigment, which is responsible for the brown color of feces
Latest | Graded A+
, OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e Chapter 23 Exam | Complete Questions & Correct Answers
body mid-portion of the stomach
bolus mass of chewed food
brush border fuzzy appearance of the small intestinal mucosa created by microvilli
cardia (also, cardiac region) part of the stomach surrounding the cardiac orifice
(esophageal hiatus)
cecum pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine
cementum bone-like tissue covering the root of a tooth
central vein vein that receives blood from hepatic sinusoids
cephalic phase (also, reflex phase) initial phase of gastric secretion that occurs before food enters
the stomach
chemical digestion enzymatic breakdown of food
chief cell gastric gland cell that secretes pepsinogen
chylomicron large lipid-transport compound made up of triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol,
and proteins
chyme soupy liquid created when food is mixed with digestive juices
circular fold (also, plica circulare) deep fold in the mucosa and submucosa of the small intestine
colon part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
common bile duct structure formed by the union of the common hepatic duct and the gallbladder's
cystic duct
Latest | Graded A+
