Digestive system flashcard

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What are Rugae?

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Rugae are folds in the lining of the stomach that allow it to expand when food enters.

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What is the function of the Tongue?

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The tongue is a muscular organ that aids in the manipulation of food for chewing and swallowing, and it also plays a key role in taste.

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What is the Soft Palate?

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The soft palate is the back part of the roof of the mouth that is made of muscle and tissue, and it helps in swallowing and speech.

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What is the function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter?

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The lower esophageal sphincter is a ring of muscle that controls the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach and prevents acid reflux.

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What is the Ascending Colon?

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The ascending colon is the first part of the large intestine that absorbs water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food.

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What is the role of the Greater Curvature of the Stomach?

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The greater curvature is the longer, convex border of the stomach that serves as an attachment point for the greater omentum.

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What is the Lesser Curvature of the Stomach?

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The lesser curvature is the shorter, concave border of the stomach that connects the stomach to the liver.

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What is the function of the Ileocecal Valve?

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The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle that separates the small intestine from the large intestine and prevents backflow.

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What is the role of the Hard Palate?

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The hard palate forms the bony front part of the roof of the mouth and separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

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What is the Esophagus?

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, facilitating the movement of food.