BIO 2312 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM EXAM WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Alimentary canal
Another name for the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastrointestinal tract
9 meters long, extends from mouth to anus.
Main organs
Includes mouth, stomach, intestines, and anus.
Accessory organs
Teeth, tongue, liver, pancreas, gallbladder.
Metabolism
Process of converting digestion products into energy.
Mouth
Oral cavity with protective mucous membrane.
Uvula
Prevents food from entering nasal cavities.
Lingual frenulum
Anchors tongue to the mouth floor.
,Papillae
Small elevations on tongue containing taste buds.
Deciduous teeth
Primary set of 20 baby teeth.
Permanent teeth
Full set of 32 teeth in adults.
Crown of tooth
Visible part of the tooth above gum.
Dentin
Bony material under enamel of tooth.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gums, often due to poor hygiene.
Dental caries
Tooth decay resulting in cavities.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of periodontal membrane, leads to tooth loss.
Oral thrush
Fungal infection causing white patches in mouth.
, Cleft lip
Congenital defect from failure to close upper lip.
Cleft palate
Congenital defect from failure to fuse palate.
Salivary glands
Three pairs producing about 1 liter of saliva daily.
Parotid glands
Largest salivary glands located near the ear.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Most common form of mouth cancer.
Leukoplakia
Precancerous condition of mouth tissue.
Snuff dipper's pouch
Condition caused by chewing tobacco use.
Dental implants
Permanent prosthesis affixed after bone healing.
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Alimentary canal
Another name for the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastrointestinal tract
9 meters long, extends from mouth to anus.
Main organs
Includes mouth, stomach, intestines, and anus.
Accessory organs
Teeth, tongue, liver, pancreas, gallbladder.
Metabolism
Process of converting digestion products into energy.
Mouth
Oral cavity with protective mucous membrane.
Uvula
Prevents food from entering nasal cavities.
Lingual frenulum
Anchors tongue to the mouth floor.
,Papillae
Small elevations on tongue containing taste buds.
Deciduous teeth
Primary set of 20 baby teeth.
Permanent teeth
Full set of 32 teeth in adults.
Crown of tooth
Visible part of the tooth above gum.
Dentin
Bony material under enamel of tooth.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gums, often due to poor hygiene.
Dental caries
Tooth decay resulting in cavities.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of periodontal membrane, leads to tooth loss.
Oral thrush
Fungal infection causing white patches in mouth.
, Cleft lip
Congenital defect from failure to close upper lip.
Cleft palate
Congenital defect from failure to fuse palate.
Salivary glands
Three pairs producing about 1 liter of saliva daily.
Parotid glands
Largest salivary glands located near the ear.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Most common form of mouth cancer.
Leukoplakia
Precancerous condition of mouth tissue.
Snuff dipper's pouch
Condition caused by chewing tobacco use.
Dental implants
Permanent prosthesis affixed after bone healing.
