MA 700 Week 1 Test – Accurate Answers To All
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the mixing actions of food being broken down into smaller particles in the
stomach is known as?
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1 gastrointestinal tract 2 parotid
3 peristalsis 4 mechanical digestion
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Terms in this set (50)
gastrointestinal tract the digestive tract is also known as?
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, name the parts that make up the digestive tract?
intestines
kidneys what organ of the digestive system is NOT an
accessory organ?
, ingestion the taking in food is known as what?
mechanical digestion the mixing actions of food being broken down into
smaller particles in the stomach is known as?
peristalsis what is the term for the rhythmic contractions that
move food particles through the digestive tract?
mucosa what is the innermost layer of the digestive tract?
to judge the temperature and texture what is the function of the sensory receptors on the
of food lips?
soft palate and uvula what directs food away from the nasal cavity and into
the oropharynx during swallowing?
secretes digestive enzymes what is NOT a function of the tongue?
lingual frenulum which of the following connects the tongue
anteriorly to the floor of the mouth?
32 What is the total number of secondary teeth?
incisors what is the name of the teeth that have sharp edges
that are used for biting food?
parotid what is the name of the salivary glands that are
located on each side of the head just in front of the
ears?
begins mechanical digestion of what is NOT a function of saliva?
proteins
30 feet approximately how long is the alimentary canal?
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study using Learn
the mixing actions of food being broken down into smaller particles in the
stomach is known as?
Choose an answer
1 gastrointestinal tract 2 parotid
3 peristalsis 4 mechanical digestion
Don't know?
Terms in this set (50)
gastrointestinal tract the digestive tract is also known as?
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, name the parts that make up the digestive tract?
intestines
kidneys what organ of the digestive system is NOT an
accessory organ?
, ingestion the taking in food is known as what?
mechanical digestion the mixing actions of food being broken down into
smaller particles in the stomach is known as?
peristalsis what is the term for the rhythmic contractions that
move food particles through the digestive tract?
mucosa what is the innermost layer of the digestive tract?
to judge the temperature and texture what is the function of the sensory receptors on the
of food lips?
soft palate and uvula what directs food away from the nasal cavity and into
the oropharynx during swallowing?
secretes digestive enzymes what is NOT a function of the tongue?
lingual frenulum which of the following connects the tongue
anteriorly to the floor of the mouth?
32 What is the total number of secondary teeth?
incisors what is the name of the teeth that have sharp edges
that are used for biting food?
parotid what is the name of the salivary glands that are
located on each side of the head just in front of the
ears?
begins mechanical digestion of what is NOT a function of saliva?
proteins
30 feet approximately how long is the alimentary canal?
