Digestion

Question 1

Largest salivary gland located on each side of face below and infront of ear

Answer 1

Parotid gland

Question 2

Salivary gland located at lower jaw

Answer 2

Submandibular gland

Question 3

Aka. Gastrointestinal tract - start from mouth to anus in which hormones and enzymes assist in digestion

Answer 3

Alimentary canal

Question 4

Salivary gland locoated under tongue

Answer 4

Sublingual gland

Question 5

A term for chewing

Answer 5

Mastication

Question 6

A term for chewed food

Answer 6

Bolus

Question 7

A term for swallowing

Answer 7

Deglutition

Question 8

Lower jaw

Answer 8

Mandible

Question 9

Upper jaw

Answer 9

Maxillae

Question 10

Pertaining to tongue

Answer 10

Lingual

Question 11

Liquid functioning with mouth activity and starts the digestion of starches

Answer 11

Saliva

Question 12

Carbohydrates in plants

Answer 12

Starches

Question 13

Muscular tube passageway for food

Answer 13

Esophagus

Question 14

Aka the throat

Answer 14

Pharynx

Question 15

Involuntary muscle movement

Answer 15

Peristalsis

Question 16

Controls movement of substances through the GI Tract. Voluntary/involuntary muscle that encircles and closes

Answer 16

Spincter

Question 17

Open sores inside lining of stomach

Answer 17

Peptic ulcers

Question 18

Aka small intestine

Answer 18

Duodenum

Question 19

Pain resulting from gastric juices regurgitation into esophagus

Answer 19

Heartburn

Question 20

Breathing muscle between chest and abdominal

Answer 20

Diaphragm

Question 21

Aka “gap”. An opening in the diaphragm into chest cavity

Answer 21

Hiatal

Question 22

Aka. A protrusion of a part

Answer 22

Hernia

Question 23

Stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus. GERD.

Answer 23

Gastroesophagual reflux desease

Question 24

Prone to hernia in the groin region of males. Herniate at weak point of abdominal wall

Answer 24

Inguinal (groin) hernia

Question 25

Movement of food to the small intestines in which majority of digestion and absorption occurs

Answer 25

Pyloric sphincter

Question 26

The semi-fluid mass of food converted by gastric secretion

Answer 26

Chyme

Question 27

Protein that induce chemical change

Answer 27

Enzymes

Question 28

Fingerlike projections on mucous membrane that increase the area for absorption, secretion, or exchange of material

Answer 28

Villi

Question 29

Secreted by liver to assist absorption and digestion, esp. fats

Answer 29

Bile

Question 30

A membranous sac where bile is stored and concentrated

Answer 30

Gall bladder

Question 31

Aka. Large intestine which eliminates residues of digestion

Answer 31

Colon

Question 32

An endoscopic examination of the large bowel from a camera passing through the anus

Answer 32

Colonoscopy

Question 33

An examination of the lower portion of colon

Answer 33

Sigmoidoscopy

Question 34

Bulging pouches in the sigmoid area of the colon

Answer 34

Diverticula

Question 35

Pouches of sigmoid area become inflamed or infected causing pain, fever, nausea, and change in bowel habits

Answer 35

Diverticulitis