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Ch 23. Digestive System, Part 2-Accessory Organs Flashcards

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Roof of the mouth; separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

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Palate

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The anterior space between the lips and the teeth

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Vestibule

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The area that lies internal to the teeth.

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Oral cavity proper

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Medial fold of tissue that connects the inside of each lip to the gums.

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Labial frenulum

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Medial fold of tissue that anchors the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

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Lingual frenulum

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Large structure on the floor of the mouth composed of skeletal muscle covered by mucosa.

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Tongue

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The bumps on the back of the tongue arranged in a V-shaped row.

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Vallate papillae

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Conical bumps present all over the tongue surface that increase the tongue’s friction.

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Filiform papillae

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Mushroom-shaped bumps scattered over the surface of the tongue.

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Fungiform papillae

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Types of papillae that have taste buds.

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Vallate papillae & Fungiform papillae

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Deciduous teeth in one quadrant of the mouth:

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2 incisors, 1 canine, 0 premolars, & 2 molars; total of 20 teeth

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Permanent teeth in one quadrant of the mouth:

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2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, & 3 molars; total 32 teeth

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Tooth portion above gumline.

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Crown

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Tooth portion below gumline.

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Root

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Covers outside of crown.

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Enamel

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Covers outside of root.

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Cementum

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Bonelike material that forms most of a tooth.

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Dentin

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Center containing loose c.t., vessels, etc.

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Pulp cavity

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Narrow extension of pulp cavity in root.

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Root canal

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Fibers that anchor root to bony socket.

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Periodontal ligament

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Mucous membrane around base of teeth.

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Gingiva

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Hardest substance in the body.

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Enamel

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Parotid glands:

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Located in front of the ear, swells when one has the mumps, contains only serous cells & secretion enters mouth next to 2nd upper molar

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Submandibular glands:

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Located below the mandible, & secretion enters mouth below tongue

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Sublingual glands:
Located under the tongue, contains mostly mucous cells & secretion enters mouth below tongue
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The posteroinferior surface of the liver; lies in close proximity to other abdominal organs.
Visceral surface
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The largest lobe of the liver.
Right lobe
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The portion of the liver that extends over the top of the stomach.
Left lobe
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The portion of the liver visible between the IVC and ligamentum venosum.
Caudate lobe
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The portion of the liver visible between the gallbladder and ligamentum teres.
Quadrate lobe
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The caudate and quadrate lobes share nerves and vessels with this lobe.
Left lobe
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Area in the center of the visceral surface where vessels and ducts enter and leave the liver.
Porta hepatis
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Connective tissue in lower part of fissure that is derived from the fetal umbilical vein.
Ligamentum teres
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Connective tissue in upper part of fissure that is derived from the fetal ductus venosus.
Ligamentum venosum
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Extension of peritoneum that divides the right and left lobe on the anterior surface.
Falciform ligament
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Hexagonal groups of liver cells that surround each central vein.
Liver lobules
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A cluster of three vessels found at each corner of a lobule.
Portal triad
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Liver cells that process nutrients, make bile, detoxify poisons, and store sugar.
Hepatocytes
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Cells which destroy bacteria in blood that travels through the lobules.
Kupffer cells
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Large, porous capillaries located between plates of hepatocytes.
Liver sinusoids
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Tiny channels that carry bile towards the outside of the liver lobule.
Bile canaliculi
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Vessel that carries bile away from the liver lobules towards the hepatic ducts.
Bile duct
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Vessel that picks up blood from the sinusoids and carries it towards the hepatic veins.
Central vein
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Which of these is NOT part of a portal triad?
a branch of the central vein
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Which of these transports fluid away from the liver sinusoids?
a bile duct
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Which of these does NOT pass through the porta hepatis of the liver?
hepatic veins
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Which statement is NOT true concerning the liver?
It produces enzymes needed for digestion.
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What is the digestive function of the liver?
to produce bile
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What is the function of bile?
emulsifies fats
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Where is the gallbladder located?
on the liver’s anterior visceral side
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Which part of the gallbladder protrudes from the liver’s inferior margin?
Fundus
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What is the function of the gallbladder?
stores and concentrates bile
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What hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile?
cholecystokinin
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Carries bile to and from the gallbladder.
Cystic duct
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Receives bile from the liver.
Hepatic ducts
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Forms when the two other ducts come together; carries bile to the hepatopancreatic ampulla.
Common bile duct
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What type of gland is the pancreas?
salivary gland & endocrine gland
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Where is the pancreas located?
along the posterior abdominal wall between the duodenum and the spleen
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Which of the following is INCORRECT about the pancreas?
It is surrounded by the mesentery proper.
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Which cells in the pancreas make digestive enzymes?
acinar cells
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The clusters of hormone-secreting cells in the pancreas are called:
islets of Langerhans
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What two hormones are secreted by the pancreas?
insulin and glucagon
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Into which part of the intestine is pancreatic juice secreted?
duodenum
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Inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection.
Viral hepatitis
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Noncontagious, periodic inflammation of intestinal wall; includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Inflammatory bowel disease
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Inflammation, and often necrosis, of the pancreas usually caused by blockage of its duct.
Pancreatitis
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity; from liver, kidney or heart disease.
Ascites
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Any hindrance to the movement of chyme or feces through the intestines.
Intestinal obstruction
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Inflammation of the liver in which hepatocytes are replaced with connective tissue and fat.
Cirrhosis

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