FLASHCARDS Anat 2 Digestion Review # 2

Front

This is necessary for the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin.

Back

Hydrochloric acid

Front

Bile is an ________ agent.

Back

emulsifying

Front

The longest portion of the small intestine

Back

ileum

Front

The shortest portion of the small intestine

Back

duodenum

Front

The salivary glands are situated adjacent to the

Back

mouth

Front

Peyer's patches are lymph nodes embedded in the wall of the

Back

ileum

Front

The function of the pharynx is to transport food from the

Back

mouth to the esophagus

Front

Which portion of the alimentary canal is located between the pharynx and the stomach?

Back

esophagus

Front

What is the scientific name for swallowing?

Back

deglutition

Front

A rounded mass of mechanically digested food is referred to as:

Back

bolus