Mink Final Semester 2 Full
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Incisors
Incisors are sharp, flat-edged teeth located at the front of the mouth. They are used for
cutting and biting into food.
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Canine
Canines, also known as cuspids, are the pointed teeth located on either side of the
incisors. They are used for tearing and grasping food.
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,Carnassial
Carnassial teeth are specialized molars found in carnivorous animals, such as minks.
They have sharp, shearing edges that are used for slicing and shearing meat.
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Mouth
The mouth is the opening where food enters the digestive system. It contains the teeth,
tongue, and salivary glands. The mouth plays a vital role in chewing and beginning the
process of digestion through saliva production.
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Pharynx
The pharynx is a muscular tube located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as
a passageway for both food and air, directing food into the esophagus and air into the
larynx and trachea.
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Larynx
, The larynx, also known as the voice box, is located at the upper part of the trachea. It
contains the vocal cords and plays a crucial role in producing sound and facilitating
breathing.
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Trachea
The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube connecting the larynx to the bronchial tubes in the
lungs. It allows the passage of air during inhalation and exhalation.
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Esophagus
The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. It carries
food from the mouth to the stomach through rhythmic contractions called peristalsis.
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1
Incisors
Incisors are sharp, flat-edged teeth located at the front of the mouth. They are used for
cutting and biting into food.
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2
Canine
Canines, also known as cuspids, are the pointed teeth located on either side of the
incisors. They are used for tearing and grasping food.
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3
,Carnassial
Carnassial teeth are specialized molars found in carnivorous animals, such as minks.
They have sharp, shearing edges that are used for slicing and shearing meat.
New cards
4
Mouth
The mouth is the opening where food enters the digestive system. It contains the teeth,
tongue, and salivary glands. The mouth plays a vital role in chewing and beginning the
process of digestion through saliva production.
If you need a picture for this just drop the class tbh
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5
Pharynx
The pharynx is a muscular tube located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as
a passageway for both food and air, directing food into the esophagus and air into the
larynx and trachea.
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6
Larynx
, The larynx, also known as the voice box, is located at the upper part of the trachea. It
contains the vocal cords and plays a crucial role in producing sound and facilitating
breathing.
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7
Trachea
The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube connecting the larynx to the bronchial tubes in the
lungs. It allows the passage of air during inhalation and exhalation.
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8
Esophagus
The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. It carries
food from the mouth to the stomach through rhythmic contractions called peristalsis.
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