Digestive system pt 1

This layer of the intestinal wall secretes mucus and enzymes.

• Serosa

• Mucosa

• submucosa

• muscular

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Which is NOT a function of saliva?

• Lubricates food

• Breaks down starch

• Breaks down proteins

• Helps with speech

The fingerlike projection that extends down from the soft palate is the

• tonsil

• uvula

• tongue

• papillae

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?

• Parotid

• Submandibular

• Lingual

• Parietal

The organ that extends from the laryngopharynx through the mediastinum is the

• epiglottis

• esophagus

• stomach

• pharynx

Chemical digestion begins in the

• mouth

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestines

the salivary gland located under your tongue is the

• parotid gland

• sublingual gland

• sub-mandibular gland

• masseter

the enzyme salivary amylase will break down...

• proteins

• fats

• starches

• nucleic acids

What is the name of the tube that runs from mouth to anus?

• digestive system

• gastro-intestinal tract

• alimentary canal

• accessory canal

Which type of teeth are good for biting?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars