Vocabulary (Chapter 14)

Question 1

Glomerulus

Answer 1

A specially modified blood vessel that filters blood in the kidneys to create urine

Question 2

Segementation

Answer 2

contractions of the small intestine that jostle the food around and aid in breaking it down.

Question 3

Larynx

Answer 3

upper end of the trachea. It is a cartilaginous structure that contains the vocal chords.

Question 4

Pharynx

Answer 4

Shared by digestive and respiratory system. Passageway for food, liquid, and air..

Question 5

Trachea

Answer 5

Also called the windpipe

Question 6

Tracheal Cartilages

Answer 6

help support the trachea. There are about 16 to 20 cartilages in the trachea.

Question 7

Esophagus

Answer 7

Inferior to pharynx. Passageway only for food and liquid. Transports liquids and food to the stomach.