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Define Pupil:
Choose matching definition
-the colored part of the eye surrounding
1 2 -The opening of the iris.
the lens.
-the area where light is focused onto the -the transparent layer covering the front of
3 4
retina. the eye.
Don't know?
Define Mechanical digestion: -Breaking food into smaller pieces. Such as chewing.
Define Chemical digestion: -Breaking nutrients into small molecules. Such as salivation.
Define Hydrolysis: -Splitting molecules by adding water.
-A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a
Define Enzymes:
catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
, -The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which
Define Anus:
solid waste matter leaves the body.
-The whole passage along which food passes through the body
Define Alimentary canal: from mouth to anus. It includes the esophagus, stomach, and
intestines.
Define Accessory organs: -The tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
Food enters through the mouth, -Surface area.
where it is chewed, increasing
the ___, which makes it easier to
both swallow and digest.
The presence of food also -Salivary glands.
simulates the ___ to release
saliva, which contains the
enzyme amylase.
-Breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate molecules
Define Amylase:
(monosaccharides and disaccharides).
As the food is swallowed, it is -Pharynx.
pushed by the tongue into the
___ (throat).
After the pharynx, it leads to -Esophagus.
both the windpipe and the ___.
During swallowing, the top of -Epiglottis.
the windpipe is covered by the
___ to prevent food from entering
the respiratory system.
From the esophagus, the food is -Stomach.
passed to the ___ by muscular
contractions.
-The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the
Define Peristalsis: intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that
push the contents of the canal forward.
-A thin, clear, virtually colorless acidic fluid secreted by the
Describe Gastric juice:
stomach glands and active in promoting digestion.
Define Proteases: -An enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides.
The smooth muscles of the -Chyme.
stomach mix the partially
digested food, and the result is a
liquid called ___.
Chyme is released to the ___, in a -Small intestine.
series of small portions, through
the pyloric sphincter.
-A band of smooth muscle at the junction between the pylorus of
Describe the Pyloric sphincter:
the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine.
-A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates,
Define Liver:
involved in many metabolic processes
-A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is
Define Bile:
secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
NLN Review: Human Anatomy and Physiology
(NLN Book)
Save
Students also studied
Flashcard sets Study guides
NLN- Anatomy & Physiology nln pax anatomy and physiology Biology EOC Practic
56 terms 206 terms Teacher 48 terms
rebajameson Preview amyb1218 Preview Jenny_Hendricks
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Define Pupil:
Choose matching definition
-the colored part of the eye surrounding
1 2 -The opening of the iris.
the lens.
-the area where light is focused onto the -the transparent layer covering the front of
3 4
retina. the eye.
Don't know?
Define Mechanical digestion: -Breaking food into smaller pieces. Such as chewing.
Define Chemical digestion: -Breaking nutrients into small molecules. Such as salivation.
Define Hydrolysis: -Splitting molecules by adding water.
-A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a
Define Enzymes:
catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
, -The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which
Define Anus:
solid waste matter leaves the body.
-The whole passage along which food passes through the body
Define Alimentary canal: from mouth to anus. It includes the esophagus, stomach, and
intestines.
Define Accessory organs: -The tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
Food enters through the mouth, -Surface area.
where it is chewed, increasing
the ___, which makes it easier to
both swallow and digest.
The presence of food also -Salivary glands.
simulates the ___ to release
saliva, which contains the
enzyme amylase.
-Breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate molecules
Define Amylase:
(monosaccharides and disaccharides).
As the food is swallowed, it is -Pharynx.
pushed by the tongue into the
___ (throat).
After the pharynx, it leads to -Esophagus.
both the windpipe and the ___.
During swallowing, the top of -Epiglottis.
the windpipe is covered by the
___ to prevent food from entering
the respiratory system.
From the esophagus, the food is -Stomach.
passed to the ___ by muscular
contractions.
-The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the
Define Peristalsis: intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that
push the contents of the canal forward.
-A thin, clear, virtually colorless acidic fluid secreted by the
Describe Gastric juice:
stomach glands and active in promoting digestion.
Define Proteases: -An enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides.
The smooth muscles of the -Chyme.
stomach mix the partially
digested food, and the result is a
liquid called ___.
Chyme is released to the ___, in a -Small intestine.
series of small portions, through
the pyloric sphincter.
-A band of smooth muscle at the junction between the pylorus of
Describe the Pyloric sphincter:
the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine.
-A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates,
Define Liver:
involved in many metabolic processes
-A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is
Define Bile:
secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
