Anatomy Questions
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The ______ lies under the mucosa. It consists of loose connective tissue and houses blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves, and glands. It nourishes the surrounding layers of the canal. Vessels here transport absorbed nutrients away from digestive organs.
The ____ _____ leads from the mouth to the anus and contains several accessory organs whose secretions help the process of digestion.
The _____ is the muscular layer and consists of 2 layers of smooth muscle, inner circular fibers and outer longitudinal fibers. It propels food through the canal.
_____ is the inner layer of the wall that surrounds the lumen of the tube. It consists of epithelium, underlying connective tissue, and a little smooth muscle. It protects the tissues of the canal. Carries sec reaction and absorption of dietary needs
_____ movements include a wavelike motion. This moves the food down the digestive system.
The _____ is the first portion of the alimentary canal
______ movements occur when smooth muscle alternates contraction and relaxation (happens in the stomach)
The ____ is the outer layer or visceral peritoneum.
What is the space between the teeth, cheeks, and lips called?
The wavelike motion or propelling is called _____
The _____ _____is the chamber between the palate and tongue.
The lips contain _____ _____ to detect the temperature and texture of food
What functions to receive food and begin the mechanical breakdown of food by chewing
______ digestion breaks down large pieces of food into smaller ones. (Chemical composition is not changed)
Digestion refers to the ____ and ____ breakdown of foods and absorption of nutrients.
______ digestion breaks down large nutrient molecules into smaller chemicals by breaking bonds
Vaginal oriface is partially covered by a membrane called the _____
The structures surrounding the openings of the urethra and vagina make up the _____
The ____ ____ encloses and protects the other external reproductive organs of the female (like the scrotum of a male)
The ____ extends from the uterus to the outside, converts uterine secretions, serves as the birth canal, and receives the penis in sexual intercourse