Inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacterial infection is known as _____________.

Some medications are placed under the tongue, rather than swallowed. What is the word for this?

The 3 parts of the pharynx include all of the following EXCEPT?

The ______________ is the part of the large intestine that connects to the small intestine.

The middle section of the small intestine is what?

What connects the pharynx to the stomach?

What enzyme assists in the breakdown of starches in the mouth?

Where is the ileocecal valve located?

Which organ produces insulin?

Which section of the colon is responsible for storing solid waste?

Which suffix indicates the surgical repair of tissue?

_____________ digestion involves breaking food into smaller parts, such as chewing.

_____________ digestion involves breaking down food into simpler nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

A person with ____________ should avoid eating foods that contain gluten.

Salivary glands secrete lipase, an enzyme that aids in the chemical breakdown of starches.

The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place mainly in the large intestine.

Which letter represents the descending colon?

Which letter represents the rectum?

Which letter represents the duodenum?