, Two divisions of the digestive system - CORRECT ANSWERS -alimentary canal and
accessory organs
seven parts of the gastrointestinal tract - CORRECT ANSWERS -mouth, pharynx,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus
six digestive accessory organs - CORRECT ANSWERS -teeth, tongue, gallbladder,
salivary glands, liver, pancreas
mouth opening - CORRECT ANSWERS -lips
floor of the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -tongue
walls of the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -cheeks
roof of mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -hard and soft palates
two bones and membrane the tongue is attached to - CORRECT ANSWERS -hyoid and
mandible bone and membranous lingual frenulum
How many teeth are in the human adult and what do they do? - CORRECT ANSWERS
-thirty-two teeth work together to tear, crush and grind food to mechanically digest food.
What are the four types of teeth? - CORRECT ANSWERS -incisors, canines,
premolars, molars
incisors - CORRECT ANSWERS -two, chisel shaped for biting
canine - CORRECT ANSWERS -one pointed for tearing
pre-molars - CORRECT ANSWERS -two fairly flat for grinding
molars - CORRECT ANSWERS -three flat for crushing
What is the specific function of the salivary gland in the process of digestion? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Food is mixed and moistened with the saliva secreted from the
salivary glands that contain enzymes that begin chemical digestion process by breaking
down starch.
Where are the taste buds located? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Primarily the tongue but
also the surface of the mouth and wall of the pharynx.
Describe the function of the tongue in the digestive process - CORRECT ANSWERS -
tongue grips the food, constantly repositioning it between the teeth and forms the bolus
that is pushed back to the pharynx to be swallowed.
accessory organs
seven parts of the gastrointestinal tract - CORRECT ANSWERS -mouth, pharynx,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus
six digestive accessory organs - CORRECT ANSWERS -teeth, tongue, gallbladder,
salivary glands, liver, pancreas
mouth opening - CORRECT ANSWERS -lips
floor of the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -tongue
walls of the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -cheeks
roof of mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS -hard and soft palates
two bones and membrane the tongue is attached to - CORRECT ANSWERS -hyoid and
mandible bone and membranous lingual frenulum
How many teeth are in the human adult and what do they do? - CORRECT ANSWERS
-thirty-two teeth work together to tear, crush and grind food to mechanically digest food.
What are the four types of teeth? - CORRECT ANSWERS -incisors, canines,
premolars, molars
incisors - CORRECT ANSWERS -two, chisel shaped for biting
canine - CORRECT ANSWERS -one pointed for tearing
pre-molars - CORRECT ANSWERS -two fairly flat for grinding
molars - CORRECT ANSWERS -three flat for crushing
What is the specific function of the salivary gland in the process of digestion? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Food is mixed and moistened with the saliva secreted from the
salivary glands that contain enzymes that begin chemical digestion process by breaking
down starch.
Where are the taste buds located? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Primarily the tongue but
also the surface of the mouth and wall of the pharynx.
Describe the function of the tongue in the digestive process - CORRECT ANSWERS -
tongue grips the food, constantly repositioning it between the teeth and forms the bolus
that is pushed back to the pharynx to be swallowed.
