Lecture 15 Flashcards
(30 cards)
where does the oral cavity positioned
in the mouth below the nose
where is the Pharynx located
in the middle of the neck
what and where is the location of the esophagus
it is a mascular tube used for fluids and food to pass thorugh to the stomach and is located at the centre of the chest
where is the stomach located
upper left between the chest and hip
where is the small intestine located
in the lower portion of the abdominal cavity ectending from the stomach
where is the large intestine located
around your belly and the small intestine
where are the salivary glands located
in and around the mouth
where is the liver located
in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the rib cage
where is the gallbladder located and what is it’s function
it is located under the liver and is stores digestive fluids by the liver and aids in digestion
where is the pancreas located and what is it’s function
it is located just behind the stomach and it creates juices called enzymes that break down sugars, fats, and starches.
secretion:
salivary glands produces what liquid and what is it used for
it produces enzymes of which are used to breakdown carbohydrates
secretion:
the stomach produces what liquid and what is it used for
it produces enzymes of which are used to break down proteins
secretion:
the pancreas produces what liquid and what is it used for
it produces enzymes of which are used to break down proteins and carbs
secretion:
the stomach produces what liquids and what is it used for
it produces enzymes and is used for digestion of fats and for eliminating waste products from the body
secretion:
the pancreas produces what liquids and what is it used for
it produces enzymes and is used for digestion of fats and for eliminating waste products from the body
what is digestion important for
it is essential for breakdown of food and absorbtion of nutrients
where does absorbtion occur
stomach (if dehydrated)
small intenstine
large intenstine
what is the peritoneum
it’s a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. providing support, and a pathway for the nerves and blood vecels
what is the visceral peritoneum
it’s the inner layer of the peritoneum that directly covers and encloses the abdominal organs, like the stomach, intestines, and liver
what is the parietal peritoneum
It’s the outer layer of the peritoneum, a serous membrane that lines the inner walls of the abdominal cavity
what is the pharynx
it’s a muscular tube located in the neck that serves as a passageway for both air and food
what is the name for the upper region of the pharynx called
nasopharynx
what is the middle region of the pharynx called
oropharynx
what is the low region of the pharynx called
Laryngopharynx
