Digestive System Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Q

parts of the small intestine

A

duodenum—connects to stomach
jejunum
ileum—connects to cecum of large intestine

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2
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mesentery

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organ that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen
also houses lymph nodes

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3
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parts of the large intestine

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cecum—connects to small intestine
ascending colon
hepatic flexure—corner turn
transverse colon
splenic flexure—corner turn
descending colon
sigmoid colon
rectum

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4
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parts of the stomach

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fundus
body
antrum
pyloric sphincter

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5
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rugae

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creases that let the stomach stretch
also increases surface area for absorption

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6
Q

salivary glands

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parotid—in the cheek
submandibular—under jaw sorta
sublingual—under tongue

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