U6L2a Exit Ticket Stomach and Pancreas

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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, allowing the passage of food.

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What is the function of the pylorus?

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The pylorus is the opening from the stomach into the small intestine, controlling the flow of partially digested food (chyme) into the duodenum.

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What is the duodenum?

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The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine, where most chemical digestion occurs.

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What is the cardia?

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The cardia is the region of the stomach where the esophagus connects, allowing food to enter the stomach.

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What is the fundus?

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The fundus is the upper part of the stomach, which stores undigested food and gases released from the chemical digestion of food.

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What is the pathway food takes through the digestive system?

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The pathway is: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

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What is a bolus?

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A bolus is a mass of food that has been chewed and mixed with saliva, ready to be swallowed.

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What is chyme?

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Chyme is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food and gastric juices that is formed in the stomach.

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What enters the stomach from the lower esophageal sphincter?

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A bolus enters the stomach from the lower esophageal sphincter.

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What is gastric juice?

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Gastric juice is a digestive fluid produced by the stomach, containing hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and mucus.