MA 700 Final Exam 2026 – Questions With Verified
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What three processes does food Digestion, absorption, metabolism
undergo in the body?
What is ingestion? The first activity of the food digestive system is to
take in food. Takes place first before anything else
can happen.
What is mechanical digestion? The large pieces of food that are ingested have to be
broken into smaller particles that can be acted on by
various enzymes. Begins in the mouth with chewing,
or mastication.
What is chemical digestion? The complex molecules of carbohydrates, proteins,
and fats are transformed by chemical digestion into
smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by
the cells. Chemical digestion uses water to break
down the complex molecules. known as hydrolysis.
What is deglutition? process of swallowing
What is peristalsis? Rhythmic contractions of the intestine that move
food along the digestive tract.
What is absorption? The simple molecules that are produced from
chemical digestion pass through the lining of the
small intestine into the blood.
What is defecation? The removal of indigestible wastes through the anus,
in the form of feces
, What is the function of the lips and help to hold food in the mouth and keep it in place
cheeks when eating? for chewing.
What are the main components of the buccinator muscle and other muscles of facial
cheek? expression
What is the palate? the roof of the oral cavity
What is the lingual frenulum? The anterior portion is relatively free but is
connected to the floor of the mouth, in the midline,
by a membranous fold of tissue
What are papillae and what do they The dorsal surface of the tongue is covered by tiny
do? projections called papillae.
The papillae provide friction for manipulating food in
the mouth, and they also contain the taste buds
What are the two sets of teeth that primary or deciduous teeth.
develop in the mouth?
secondary or permanent teeth
Primary teeth contain how many teeth 20 teeth.
total?
Secondary teeth contain how many 32 teeth
teeth total?
What is the purpose of the incisors? are chisel shaped and have sharp edges for biting
food.
What is the purpose of the cuspids? (canines) are cone shaped and have points for
grasping and tearing food.
What is the purpose of the bicuspids? (premolars) and molars have flat surfaces with
rounded projections for crushing and grinding.
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Terms in this set (102)
What three processes does food Digestion, absorption, metabolism
undergo in the body?
What is ingestion? The first activity of the food digestive system is to
take in food. Takes place first before anything else
can happen.
What is mechanical digestion? The large pieces of food that are ingested have to be
broken into smaller particles that can be acted on by
various enzymes. Begins in the mouth with chewing,
or mastication.
What is chemical digestion? The complex molecules of carbohydrates, proteins,
and fats are transformed by chemical digestion into
smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by
the cells. Chemical digestion uses water to break
down the complex molecules. known as hydrolysis.
What is deglutition? process of swallowing
What is peristalsis? Rhythmic contractions of the intestine that move
food along the digestive tract.
What is absorption? The simple molecules that are produced from
chemical digestion pass through the lining of the
small intestine into the blood.
What is defecation? The removal of indigestible wastes through the anus,
in the form of feces
, What is the function of the lips and help to hold food in the mouth and keep it in place
cheeks when eating? for chewing.
What are the main components of the buccinator muscle and other muscles of facial
cheek? expression
What is the palate? the roof of the oral cavity
What is the lingual frenulum? The anterior portion is relatively free but is
connected to the floor of the mouth, in the midline,
by a membranous fold of tissue
What are papillae and what do they The dorsal surface of the tongue is covered by tiny
do? projections called papillae.
The papillae provide friction for manipulating food in
the mouth, and they also contain the taste buds
What are the two sets of teeth that primary or deciduous teeth.
develop in the mouth?
secondary or permanent teeth
Primary teeth contain how many teeth 20 teeth.
total?
Secondary teeth contain how many 32 teeth
teeth total?
What is the purpose of the incisors? are chisel shaped and have sharp edges for biting
food.
What is the purpose of the cuspids? (canines) are cone shaped and have points for
grasping and tearing food.
What is the purpose of the bicuspids? (premolars) and molars have flat surfaces with
rounded projections for crushing and grinding.
