Ch. 23 Key Terms #2

is the process by which mixing waves gradually cause the release of chyme into the duodenum.

Gastric emptying

is the first part of the small intestine and it starts at the pyloric sphincter and ends at the jejunum.

duodenum

is the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum.

colon

is the opening between the oral cavity and the oropharynx.

fauces

A set of teeth is known as

dentition

are major functional cells of the liver.

Hepatocytes

is the coiled tube attached to the cecum.

appendix

The cardiac region of the stomach is AKA the______.  This is the part of the stomach surrounding the cardiac orifice (esophageal hiatus).

cardia

is the passage of digested products from the intestinal lumen through mucosal cells and into the bloodstream or lacteals.

absorption

is the duct through which bile drains and enters the gallbladder.

cystic duct

The gum is AKA the

gingiva

is the largest gland in the body whose main digestive function is the production of bile.

liver

is the continuous muscular digestive tube that extends from the mouth to the anus.

alimentary canal

is the middle part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.

jejunum

is a soupy liquid created when food is mixed with digestive juices.

chyme

is the part of the large intestine between the sigmoid colon and anal canal.

rectum

Chewing is AKA

mastication

is an accessory digestive that secretes pancreatic juice.

pancreas

is the mid-portion of the stomach.

body

are the non-pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine.

bacterial flora