Chapter 11 and 14

Front

What is the term for chewed food that is in your mouth?

Back

Bolus

Front

Which part of the ear is the boundary between the outer and middle ears?

Back

Tympanic Membrane

Front

If food/liquid goes into the 'wrong pipe', where did it actually go?

Back

The larynx

Front

What is the function of the pinna in the outer ear?

Back

Funnel sounds into the ear canal

Front

What stage of swallowing involves looking at food and examining its consistency?

Back

The Anticipatory Stage

Front

What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Back

Transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

Back

It serves as a pathway for food and air.

Front

What is the purpose of the tympanic membrane?

Back

It vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound to the middle ear.

Front

What is the role of the semicircular canals in the ear?

Back

They help maintain balance.

Front

What is the difference between the larynx and the pharynx?

Back

The larynx is involved in sound production, while the pharynx is a passageway for food and air.