4, extra (based on lecture)

Baby teeth (Primary)

20 teeth: Incisors, Canines, Molars

Permanent teeth (Adult)

32 Teeth

Saliva Components

Water, electrolytes, enzymes, white blood cells, and lysozymes

The double layers of serous membranes/serosa that allow blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves to reach the lower digestive tract as well as hold the organs in place are called ___.

mesenteries

Chyme

Semi-fluid of partially digested food and gastric juices

Esophagus Muscle Composition

First 1/3 skeletal (voluntary), 2/3 smooth muscle

Parasympathetic ANS

Responsible for "rest & digest" activities

Mastication

The mechanical process of chewing

Chief Cells

Cells in the stomach that create pepsinogen to aid in chyme breakdown

Accessory glands

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands

Modified Capillaries (Sinusoids)

Highly permeable vessels in the liver that allow for nutrient exchange

Hepatocytes

Primary functional cells of the liver

• Metabolize, protein synthesis, detoxification, bile production, storage, immune function

Small Intestine Regions

Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum

Absorption adaptations (3)

Plicae circulares, villi, and microvilli

Emulsifier function

Breaks down fats into smaller droplets (hydrophobic)

Pancreas Acinar cells

Exocrine, secrete digestive enzymes & bicarbonate to break down fat

Urinary Tract components

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

Seminiferous Tubules

Made up of Sertoli cells

Kidneys Location

Retroperitoneal (behind the peritoneum)

The double layers of serous membranes/serosa that allow blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves to reach the lower digestive tract as well as hold the organs in place are known as _________________________. 

mesenteries

Sperm

Small, motile gametes

Ova

Large, non-motile gametes