Digestive- Oral + Esophagus

The anatomical term for chewing is

• Mastication

• Deglutition

• Peristalsis

• Emulsification

Which of the following is not in the alimentary canal?

• Pharynx

• Esophagus

• Liver

• Small Intestine

There are ___ pair(s) of salivary glands in the oral cavity

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the largest salivary gland?

• Sublingual Gland

• Parotid Gland

• Submandibular Gland

• Palatine Gland

The space between the lips and the teeth is called the

• Gingiva

• Papilla

• Frenulum

• Vestibule

The teeth that are used for ripping foods like meat are

• Molars

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

What structure helps close off the nasal cavity when swallowing?

• Tonsils

• Tongue

• Uvula

• Epiglottis

Which salivary enzyme helps break down lipids (fats)?

• Pepsidase

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Lysozyme

What layer of the digestive tract secretes fluid to provide lubrication and reduce friction?

• Mucosa

• Serosa

• Submucosa

• Muscularis

Peristalsis occurs in the esophagus. True or false?

• True

• False